Free or low-cost health insurance for adults 65 years of age and over
Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). Medicare is divided into two parts: Part A (hospital) insurance; and Part B (medical) insurance. If you are not eligible for Medicare, you may be eligible for Basic Health Plan.
Basic Health currently has a wait list.
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Income guidelines for Basic Health
effective through March 31, 2010
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Number in family
(parents and children) |
Basic Health Plan
Approximate income per month
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1
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Up to $1,805
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2
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Up to $2,429
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3
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Up to $3,052
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4
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Up to $4,299
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5
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Up to $4,922
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more
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Add $624 for each additional family member
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To get on the wait list or for more information, visit the Washington State Health Care Authority website at: www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov or call them toll-free at:
- English: 1-800-826-2444
- Korean: 1-800-324-1658
- Russian: 1-800-387-8224
- Spanish / Español: 1-800-321-0291
- Vietnamese: 1-800-423-2331
Need assistance with filling out an application? |
- Medicare
Visit the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Web site for more information or call 1-800-562-6900 to contact your local SHIBA office.
- Basic Health Plan of Washington
If you would like assistance over the phone or need an interpreter, call the Community Health Access Program (CHAP) at: 1-800-756-5437. CHAP retains interpreters for the following languages: French, Swahili, Rwandian, Kirundi, Amharic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Russian, Vietnamese as well as others.
- Click here for a listing of Application Workers who can help you in person or over the phone.
Health clinics offering discounted fees |
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