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Adults and families may be able to get low or no-cost health insurance through the following medical programs:
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Basic Health Plan.
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Medicaid.
- Medicaid - Family Planning Only "Take Charge".
- One of Washington’s other medical programs.
Basic Health
Basic Health is a state-sponsored program providing low-cost health care coverage through private health plans.
Find out if you qualify
Basic Health is for Washington residents who are:
- Within Basic Health’s income guidelines.
- Not eligible for free or purchased Medicare.
- Not institutionalized at the time of enrollment.
- Not attending school full-time in the United States on a temporary student visa.
Apply for benefits
New applicants can apply for Basic Health coverage online or download an application form.
Get help filling out your application
If you have questions about your application, call:
More information
For more information, including how the Basic Health plan works, benefits, costs, and providers visit the Basic Health Web site or call:
English - (800) 826-2444
Russian - (800) 387-8224
Spanish - (800) 321-0291
Medicaid
Medicaid provides no-cost health insurance for eligible children, pregnant women, low-income families, elderly, and blind or disabled individuals. Medicaid has two programs - Family Medical and Family Planning Only (“Take Charge”).
Family Medical
- Find out if you qualify
You must be very low income and have a child or dependent to receive Family Medical benefits. Visit the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Web site to find out if you are eligible.
- Apply for benefits
You can apply online, download an application form (available in many languages) or pick up an application at one of the following locations:
- Choose a plan
Medicaid requires enrollment in "Healthy Options" managed care, which allows you to choose your plan and physician. In Clark County, the 2009 plans are Columbia United Providers and Community Health Plan of Washington.
- Get help filling out your application
If you have questions about your application call:
- SHIBA - (360) 735-3686.
- DSHS Columbia River CSO - toll free at (877) 980-9180.
- Public Health - (360) 397-8000 ext. 7308.
Family Planning Only ("Take Charge"):
The Family Planning Program assists low income women and men avoid an unintended pregnancy by offering birth control methods, medical exams, and counseling services related to decisions about when or if to have children.
- Find out if you qualify
Find your income and family size on the following chart. If your monthly income is below or near the amount on the following chart, you may be able to get Family Planning Only services.
Household size |
Approximate income per month |
1 in family |
$1,734 |
2 |
$2,334 |
3 |
$2,934 |
4 |
$3,534 |
5 |
$4,134 |
More than 5 |
Add $600 for each additional family member |
Income levels valid through March 2009 |
- Apply for benefits
To apply for Family Planning Only “Take Charge” call or visit one of the following clinics:
- Healthy Steps Women's and Children's Center
6100 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 514-7300
- Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette – Vancouver
5500 NE 109th Court, Suite A, Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 694-1188
- SeaMar Community Health - Vancouver
2040 E 354th St., Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 896-5128
Other medical programs
Washington State has additional medical programs for refugees and non-US citizens, medical needy, long-term care, Medicare cost sharing, general assistance, and workers with disabilities. You can find out if you are eligible for a medical program online or by calling DSHS Customer Service Center toll free at (877) 980-9180.
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