Government Benefits in Washington
66 assistance programs available to Washington residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.
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Medicaid in Washington: Expanded
Washington expanded Medicaid in 2014. Washington's Apple Health program covers adults up to 138% FPL and is one of the largest Medicaid programs in the Northwest, covering nearly 2 million residents.
Benefits in Washington
Washington uses broad-based categorical eligibility to extend SNAP to households up to 200% FPL — among the most generous thresholds in the country. The state's Washington Connection online portal allows residents to apply for Apple Health (Medicaid), SNAP, childcare assistance, and other programs at once. Washington also has a Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) program that provides job training to SNAP recipients and a state Earned Income Credit.
Main agency: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) ↗
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