19 years and older health insurance (family medical)

Adults and families may be able to get free or low cost health insurance through Washington Health Program administered by Washington State Health Care Authority. Learn more:

• Washington Health Program
• Looking for Good Health Care at a Price You Can Afford (PDF)
• Haga click aquí para Buena Atención Médica -- en el formato de documento portátil (PDF)

The Family Medical Program by the Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is for families with dependent children 18 years and under whose income and resources are below Temporary Assistance Needy Family (TANF) limits. Family Medical provides medical coverage to children and adult(s) who care for them.

• Families with dependent children 18 years and under, whose income and resources are below Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) limits (see guidelines below)
• Washington state resident
• Not receiving Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) medical assistance (Medicaid) or subsidized Basic Health benefit
• U.S. citizen status

In determining net income, a family can deduct 50% of their earnings, their actual child care costs, and child support paid out by the family.

Resource limits: For family medical, a family may have $1,000 in checking, savings, or cash at the time of application. Certain resources, such as the home you live in and a car worth $5,000 (equity value), or less is not counted.

• Download the application (PDF)
• Consent form (PDF): This allows Public Health staff to process and follow-up on your application

• Application
• Consent form
• Copy of bank account statements for everyone in household
• Proof of income for everyone in household
• Copy of car registration
• Proof of child care expenses
• Proof of child support payments
• Citizen requirements (include U.S. citizens and lawfully admitted residents who meet the 5-year residency requirement & some non-citizens.)
• Proof of identity such as:
  • State driver’s license
  • State identity or military ID card with picture
  • U.S. American Indian / Alaska Native tribal document

Access & Outreach
Public Health - Seattle & King County
401 5th Avenue #1000
Seattle, WA 98104

Or fax the application to 206-296-0881

NOTE: SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.