Access and outreach program

Open enrollment is over for this season but you may still qualify for Washington Apple Health (also called Medicaid) year-round depending on your income.

Learn about health insurance available for:

• First Steps medical insurance plan for prenatal care
  
• Medicare Savings Program for seniors 65 and older
  

Public Health Emergency-Continuous eligibility

Rental assistance programs in Seattle and King County
If you need rental assistance, here are all of the programs in King County that can help support you.

• Looking for Good Health Care at a Price You Can Afford (PDF)
  Download a PDF'd brochure that summarizes low-cost care through DSHS Medical (ProviderOne) and Medicare; description of the Community Health Access Program; contact list of Public Health and Community Health and Dental clinics in King County.
  • Haga click aquí para Buena Atención Médica en el formato de PDF.
    
    
• Breast, Cervical, Colon Health Program
  Women's health exams with mammogram and Pap test, male colon health exams.
  
  
• Access to Baby and Child Dentistry Program (ABCD)
  Preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children from birth through age five with an emphasis on the first dental visit by age one.
  
  
• Dental / oral health services:
  • Dental resource list
    Printable list of dental clinics in King County that include Public Health dental clinics, community health dental clinics, and dental clinics connected to colleges.
    
    
  • Specialty dental resource list (oral surgeons)
    
    
  • Adult dental coverage through Apple Health: English | Spanish
    
    
• Orthodontists providers in King County
  
  
• Pediatric dental providers for all of King County
  Serving Apple Health (Medicaid/ProviderOne) adults and pregnant women living in King County
  
  
• King County denture services list
  Providers serving low-income clients
  
  
• Vision information for clients with Apple Health (Medicaid coverage or if you have a ProviderOne card). You must obtain vision examinations through your health plan.
  • Coordinated
  • Molina Vision
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • AmeriGroup
  • United Health Care Community Plan
  • Vision resources
    • Vision resources - Not assigned to a health plan/Fee for service
  • Vision information for uninsured

• Individuals who have a qualifying medical emergency and do not qualify for any other Apple Health program due to citizenship/immigration requirements. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/AEM
  
  
• Resources for undocumented residents in King County.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2021 restored Medicaid benefits for individuals from the Republic of Palau, the Federated State of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/COFA.

Family Planning Only—Birth Control Plan

Family Planning Only is a program that provides uninsured women and men coverage for family planning services to help them prevent unintended pregnancies and provides confidential family planning for teens and domestic violence victims. These services are free if you qualify.

To help you and your family save money on prescription medicine not covered by insurance, Public Health — Seattle & King County and the National Association of Counties are pleased to announce the King County Prescription Discount Card Program. Available at no cost to all county residents, the King County Prescription Discount Card Program can save an average of 24% off the price of all commonly prescribed medications. Learn how to apply.

• Washington State's Basic Food Program (formerly food stamps)
  
  
• Map of food banks, pantries, and hot meal programs serving Western Washington
  
  
• Map of Seattle amd King County food resources
  
  
• Emergency Food Resources in King County
  During COVID-19, there are resources across Seattle and King County to provide emergency food, supplemental groceries, school based meals and other to go meal programs
  

If you become eligible for Basic Food, you may also be eligible for:

• Xfinity Internet Essentials
• Century Link Lifeline program
• Women, Infant, and Children’s Program—WIC is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children

If eligible for an ORCA LIFT card, you may also be eligible for:

• Through the Clean Up Lift program, eligible customers can receive $12 off the cost to dispose of garbage and recyclables at King County’s recycling and garbage transfer facilities.
  
  
• Sound Transit is offering a 66% discount on solo driver parking permits for transit riders who are qualified for and obtain an ORCA Lift Reduced Fare Transit Card.
  
  
• Lime Bike-Lime Access Program: Qualifying users can access Lime’s e-bikes at half price. The ORCA LIFT card is accepted as proof of low-income status when applying for this program.

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for low-cost energy and utility assistance services through Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Utility Discount Program (UDP).

Learn more about qualifications and how to apply for these programs.

KCADP provides dental services for residents living in King County who are not eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid) due to citizenship requirements.

Now there's a more affordable way to get to work, school, shopping, day care or anywhere else you need to go. It's ORCA LIFT, a new, reduced transit fare that can help you get more out of your public transportation system. ORCA LIFT cards can be used for Metro buses for only $1.00 per trip, any time of the day. To qualify, a person's household income must be no more than 200 percent of the federal poverty level as established by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department.

Learn more about ORCA LIFT and where to get one.

El programa de Acceso a Servicios y Alcance Comunitario fue establecido en 1988 para promover la salud y reducir las desigualdades aumentando el acceso al cuidado de salud y otros programas de beneficio público. Haga clic aquí para más información en español.

The Access & Outreach program provides trainings and technical support to our community partners. As the lead Navigator organization in King County under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we help people apply for health insurance coverage, and we also coordinate a network of over 600 Navigators at partner organizations throughout the county.

Learn more about tips and best practices for Navigators.