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Insurance - low and no cost
Adults 65 plus

If you are 65 years or older you may qualify for low or no-cost health insurance through Medicare or the Basic Health Plan.

Medicare

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.

Basic Health

If you don’t qualify for Medicare, you may be eligible for 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

 

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(360) 397-8000 ext. 7205
WIC: (360) 397-8000 ext. 7403

Russian contact information

(360) 397-8000 ext. 7214
WIC: (360) 397-8000 ext. 7404