Inspiring stories of those whose lives have been positively affected by Apple Health and behavioral health programs, and by Washington State employee and retiree benefits.
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Certified peer helps individuals find and keep housing
Terry Britt helps individuals find and maintain stable housing through the Housing and Recovery Through Peer Services (HARPS)...
Medical benefits can change the outlook of a pregnancy
“I was not one to think about insurance very often, or to worry too much about the coverage provided, until a trying time a c...
Increasing entry opportunities for new behavioral health clinicians
A behavioral health workforce pilot program is currently underway across many community behavioral health providers to increa...
Governor honors HCA employee with Lifesaving Award
Sue Green, a project director in the Health Care Authority’s (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), receive...
PEBB benefits can be critical for you and your family
“The wonderful health benefits the PEBB Program provides allowed me to finally get the genealogical care I needed to help wit...
High blood pressure can be tough to see
“When I would go to the dentist, my blood pressure would be high. I would discount it as due to stress of being at the dentis...
Making health a priority through routine care and life planning
Going through the COVID-19 pandemic without insurance and stable housing, Gregory was unable to prioritize his health. Not on...
Client receives long awaited health treatments after being unemployed
John used to be covered under his employer’s health insurance. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, he lost his employment and s...
Connecting with a care provider who meets you where you are
“As a yoga instructor for over 11 years, I tend to seek more holistic healing options. Luckily, my PCP knows and understands ...
PEBB medical coverage has helped Randy enjoy a healthy, happy retirement
“Prior to moving, I ensured that my PEBB plan coverage extended to Idaho. Our plan offers so many benefits, with low or no co...
Why an FSA makes sense for my family
“The flexible spending account really saves our family when it comes to paying our medical and dental bills!" - Audrey, SEBB ...
How a 4-year-old is overcoming a rare disease with support from medical benefits
“In early 2022 our daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). It took abou...
Family receives routine care visits with no financial stress
Not having health insurance was a stressor for Gloria and her family. Her health insurance was not consistent and depended on...
Telehealth services increase equitable outcomes
There aren’t many providers who specialize in assistive communication technology like Donna Cole Wilson. The Seattle-based sp...
An unexpected visit to a clinic leads to a serious heart diagnosis
“One day I was having trouble breathing. I took a COVID test and it was negative. I called the Kaiser consulting nurse who to...
Parent feels secure with Apple Health coverage during unexpected life changes
Before Apple Health (Medicaid), Bella didn’t view herself as someone who would get sick and need to worry about health insura...
HCA connects employee ambitions with career goals
Ericka Campbell graduates with her MBA and shares her experience about going after her academic and career goals.
HCA pilots military spouse internship
Miranda Boyd has always known the military life—her father is a U.S. Marine, and her mother was in the U.S. Navy. And when Mi...
Apple Health customer services team works together to help client access dental services
When clients and providers connect with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) customer service, trained staff are there to answe...
Leading the effort in making access to Apple Health simple
Health Care Authority's (HCA) Office of Medicaid Eligibility and Policy (OMEP) leads the effort to make access to Washington ...
Covered so she can care for herself and others
In the past year, Amy learned no matter your job or how well you plan, you never know when you’ll need extra help. “I couldn’...
The greatest gift is medical coverage for you and your family
When Elizabeth and her family moved to Washington, their first jobs didn’t provide medical insurance and they weren’t sure ho...