Benefits Eligibility Guide
Washington Government Benefits
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Here are the major programs available to Washington residents.
Apple Health (Medicaid)
Medicaid expansion state
Adults: up to 138% FPL
Children: up to 317% FPL
Pregnant: up to 210% FPL
Basic Food (Food Assistance)
Gross income limit: 200% FPL
Net income limit: 100% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Income limit: 150% FPL
Helps with heating and cooling costs
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (Childcare)
Income limit: 60% SMI
Subsidized childcare for working families
TANF (Cash Assistance)
Lifetime limit: 60 months
Cash assistance for families with children
WIC (Nutrition)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals and children under 5
Washington Healthplanfinder (ACA)
Marketplace Type: State-Based Exchange
Phone: 1-855-923-4633
Medicare / SHIP Counseling
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)
Phone: 1-800-562-6900
Plus: ACA Health Insurance Subsidies, EITC, Child Tax Credit, SSI, SSDI, Pell Grants, VA Benefits, School Meals, Head Start, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in Washington?
Washington residents may qualify for programs including Apple Health (Medicaid), Basic Food (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for Apple Health in Washington?
You can apply for Apple Health online at https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ or by calling 1-800-562-3022. Washington has expanded Medicaid, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify.
How do I apply for Basic Food (food stamps) in Washington?
Apply for Basic Food online at https://www.washingtonconnection.org/ or call 1-877-501-2233. Washington uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, so the gross income limit is 200% of the federal poverty level. Net income must be at or below 100% FPL.