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 has openings and is accepting applications.
Income guidelines for Basic Health
effective July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008 |
Number in family
(parents and children) |
Basic Health Plan
Approximate income per month |
| 1 |
Up to $1,733.41 |
| 2 |
Up to $2,333.44 |
| 3 |
Up to $2,933.47 |
| 4 |
Up to $3,533.50 |
| 5 |
Up to $4,133.53 |
| 6 |
Up to $4,733.56 |
| 7 |
Up to $5,333.59 |
| more |
Add $600 for each additional family member | 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 / 한국어: 1-800-324-1658
- Russian / Русский: 1-800-387-8224
- Spanish / Español: 1-800-321-0291
- Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt: 1-800-423-2331
Need assistance with filling out an application? | - Medicare
Visit the King County - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) website for more information or call the SHIBA Helpline Voicemail at 206-616-2435.
- 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 | |
