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Children’s Health Insurance

Washington Apple Health for Kids provides free or low-cost health insurance for children

apple health logo The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has changed the name of the Children’s Health Insurance program from “Healthy Kids Now!” to “Washington Apple Health for Kids”.

Washington Apple Health for Kids provides medical, dental and vision benefits to children under age 19 through the Medicaid and S-CHIP programs. There are no deductibles or co-pays. The insurance is free or low-cost depending on your family’s gross monthly income and is available to both citizens and non-citizen children.

If your family’s countable income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, the coverage is free of charge. If your family’s countable income is between 200% – 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, there is a monthly premium of $15 per child, with a $45 per month family maximum. The income guidelines below can help you determine if your child may be eligible for the free or low-cost program.

Use the Benefit Finder to see if your children may qualify and fill-out an application for Children’s Health Insurance.

Income Guidelines:

200% Federal Poverty Level

Family Size	Monthly Income
1	$1,734
2	$2,334
3	$2,934
4	$3,534
5	$4,134
6	$4,734
7	$5,334
8	$5,934
9	$6,534
10	$7,134
11+	$600 each

250% Federal Poverty Level

Family Size	Monthly Income
1	$2,167
2	$2,917
3	$3,667
4	$4,417
5	$5,167
6	$5,917
7	$6,667
8	$7,417
9	$8,167
10	$8,917
11+	$750 each

If you live in King County and your income is over the guidelines, visit KC KIDS or call (866) 839-9466 to see if you qualify for no-cost dental care coverage.