Washington has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
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What Washington residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
Basic Food
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $5,200/mo (family of 4)
Apple Health
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $43,056/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Washington Healthplanfinder
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
Washington programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to Washington residents.
Apple Health (Medicaid)
Washington has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $20,783/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $98,904/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $31,626/yr
Basic Food (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $62,400/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $30,120/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 150% of FPL ($46,800/yr for a family of 4)
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($84,434/yr for a family of 4)
TANF (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Washington Healthplanfinder
State-based marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-855-923-4633
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Washington Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in Washington
Cómo Solicitar SNAP en Washington
Guía paso a paso para solicitar SNAP (Basic Food) en el estado de Washington. Conozca los límites de ingresos, las reglas de elegibilidad, los documentos requeridos y cómo solicitar en línea.
April 11, 2026
Elegibilidad del ACA en Washington 2026: Límites de Ingresos, Subsidios y Cómo Solicitar
Aprenda quién califica para seguro médico del ACA en Washington en 2026. Cubre límites de ingresos, Medicaid de Apple Health, subsidios Cascade Care e instrucciones de solicitud paso a paso.
April 3, 2026
Cómo solicitar la Sección 8 en Washington
Aprenda cómo solicitar Vales de Elección de Vivienda de la Sección 8 en Washington. Encuentre límites de ingresos por región, instrucciones de solicitud paso a paso, documentos requeridos y consejos para navegar la lista de espera.
March 22, 2026
Cómo solicitar Medicaid en el estado de Washington (Apple Health) en 2026
Aprenda cómo solicitar Medicaid (Apple Health) en el estado de Washington. Encuentre límites de ingresos, instrucciones de solicitud paso a paso, documentos requeridos y detalles de elegibilidad para 2026.
March 10, 2026
Elegibilidad para Medicaid en Washington 2026: Límites de Ingresos de Apple Health y Cómo Solicitar
Descubra si usted califica para Medicaid en Washington (Apple Health) en 2026. Guía completa sobre límites de ingresos, pasos para solicitar, servicios cubiertos y reglas de elegibilidad para adultos, niños y adultos mayores.
March 4, 2026
Beneficios y cobertura de ACA en Washington: Su guía completa para 2026
Conozca los beneficios y la cobertura de ACA en Washington, incluyendo límites de ingresos, Cascade Care Savings, beneficios de salud esenciales y cómo inscribirse a través de Washington Healthplanfinder.
February 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Washington?
Los residentes de Washington pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Apple Health (Medicaid), Basic Food (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito Apple Health en Washington?
Puede solicitar Apple Health en línea en https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ o llamando al 1-800-562-3022. Washington ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito Basic Food (cupones de alimentos) en Washington?
Solicite Basic Food en línea en https://www.washingtonconnection.org/ o llame al 1-877-501-2233. Washington usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 200% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.