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Washington, we’ve got you covered.

No-cost or low-cost health coverage from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Learn about UnitedHealthcare health plans we offer through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). 

Helping people is at the heart of all we do

All Washingtonians deserve affordable health care. More people than ever are eligible for no-cost or low-cost health coverage. This includes working disabled, families, people with disabilities, pregnant women and children. 

At UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Washington, we’re committed to making a difference in each member’s life. We take great pride in the quality of service we provide to our members. We look forward to serving you.

Medicaid

Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)

Our plan offers a range of physical and behavioral health benefits. View the benefits below to see all that it offers. It's for people who meet income and eligibility requirements for Apple Health (Medicaid)  We serve pregnant individuals, children and young adults to age 21, families and adults.

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Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) Behavioral Health Services Only (BHSO)

Our plan offers a range of behavioral health benefits. These include mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. View the benefits below to see all that it offers. It's for people who meet income and eligibility requirements for Apple Health (Medicaid) but receive physical health services some other way.

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Dual Special Needs plans

Dual Special Needs plans (also called Dual Health plans or D-SNPs for short) are for people who have both Medicaid and Medicare. Dual plans cover most doctor visits, hospital stays and prescription drugs. They offer many extra benefits beyond those you get with either Original Medicare or Medicaid.
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Individual & Family ACA plans

UnitedHealthcare offers Individual & Family ACA plans in Washington. They’re designed to give you the coverage you need without breaking the bank.

Choose from plans in the Bronze, Silver and Gold metal levels. They each come with a variety of benefits, including reliable support from our customer service experts.

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See why Washington chooses UnitedHealthcare

Whatever plan you choose, UnitedHealthcare will help you get the care you need.

  • Large variety of network providers
  • No-cost virtual visits
  • Rides to appointments for eligible plans

Take action to prevent the flu. A seasonal flu shot has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctor visits and hospitalizations, and can be lifesaving for children. UnitedHealthcare plans cover pneumonia, influenza and shingles shots.

1Benefits, features, and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply. Other hearing exam providers are available in the UnitedHealthcare network. The plan only covers hearing aids from a UnitedHealthcare Hearing network provider.

It’s your health. It’s your choice.

Everyone deserves affordable health care, including you.

Working adults, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and children who qualify for Medicaid should check out UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

We have the Medicaid benefits and extras that can make a real difference in your life. All at no cost to you.

  • Find a doctor you trust in our network
  • A wide range of treatments and services for mental health and substance misuse
  • Prescription coverage
  • Transportation to and from doctor appointments
  • 24/7 Nurse Hotline to answer your health questions

Sometimes, you might need a little extra help. Get extras not covered by Medicaid.

  • Earn rewards for keeping you and your baby healthy
  • Earn gift cards for getting preventive services
  • Coaching and support to help you quit the use of nicotine
  • Online and mobile tools to help live a healthier life
  • Support with complex conditions such as asthma, diabetes or other chronic conditions

We also offer resources to help you make the most of your plan. Including:

  • Member Advocates
  • Social Services Support
  • Health Education Tools
  • Care Management

Visit HCA.WA dot gov for more information.

Helping you live a healthier life.

We are here for you, Washington.

Remember to choose UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. And get the plan that gets you more.

To learn more about UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, visit UHCCommunityPlan dot com forward slash WA.

Washington health plans as low as $0 cost

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WA Apple Health (Medicaid) plan

  • No or low cost
  • Low-income individuals
  • Low-income families
  • Pregnant individuals
  • Children and young adults
  • Blind and disabled individuals
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WA Apple Health Expansion plan

Apple Health Expansion offers medical care, behavioral health care, and prescription drug benefits, at no cost to you. You may be eligible for Apple Health Expansion if you are:

  • Washington resident ages 19 years or older
  • Not eligible for other state or federal health programs based on immigration status.
  • Under 138 % of poverty level
  • Not pregnant 
Learn more
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WA Apple Health (Medicaid) Behavioral Health Services Only plan

  • No or low cost
  • Mental heath and substance use disorder treatment services
  • Low-income individuals who may be dealing with stress, depression, anxiety or using drugs or alcohol
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WA Dual Special Needs plans

  • Those qualifying for both Medicaid and Medicare
  • One person who helps you get the most out of your plan (UnitedHealth Care Navigator)
  • $0 copay on all generic and name brand prescriptions
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Featured programs

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We cover Washington

With one of the widest networks in Washington, UnitedHealthcare is proud to offer health care coverage for the past 10 years to people through Medicaid, Medicare, Exchanges and Commercial plans. We look forward to helping you get the health care you deserve and need.

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Medicaid: More for you in 2024

Some of the benefits you may qualify for include:

  • Pre- and postnatal care for pregnant individuals and newborns
  • A large provider network
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Mental heath coverage
  • Substance use disorder treatment services
  • People who may be dealing with stress, depression, anxiety or using drugs or alcohol
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Dual Special Needs plans in 2024

A UnitedHealthcare Dual Special Needs plan (or dual health plan) gives you many extra benefits beyond those you get with either Original Medicare or WA Apple Health (Medicaid).

That includes:

  • A monthly credit to buy healthy food and OTC products or pay utility bills
  • An allowance for covered types of preventive and comprehensive dental
  • $0 copay on covered generic and brand-name prescriptions including home delivery
Learn more about Dual Special Needs plans
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Virtual Care - UHC Doctor Chat 24/7

When you’re ill or have health questions and can’t get to your doctor, you can talk to one in seconds, 24/7, with UHC Doctor Chat.

Get the answers, treatment and follow-up care you need, when you need it - at no cost to you.

To download the app, search for "UHC Doctor Chat" on the AppStore or Google Play, or visit. https://www.uhcdoctorchat.com.

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Healthy First Steps®

Build a healthy future for you and your baby and earn great rewards with Healthy First Steps. Our program will help you take the right steps to keep you and your baby healthy. Plus you can earn $20 just for signing up. We will help you:

  • Choose a pregnancy provider and a pediatrician (child’s doctor)
  • Schedule visits and exams and arrange rides to your visits
  • Earn rewards for going to visits throughout your pregnancy and baby’s first 15 months of life
  • Get supplies, including breast pumps for nursing moms
  • Connect with community resources such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services
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Language help

You can get information in another language. Just ask. We can connect you with interpreter services which covers more than 170 launguages. 

Our provider network includes many doctors who are multilingual. Our provider directory shows which languages doctors speak. 

You can also get information in large print, Braille or audio files on a CD or flash drive. We can also assist with interpreter services, including American Sign Language.

If you have trouble hearing over the phone you can use a text telephone. This free service allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. Call 711, give them the Member Services number, 1-800-832-4643, and they will connect you to us. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm local time. 

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24-hr. Nurse Hotline

Medical questions and situations come at inconvenient times. Members or their caregivers can call 1-877-370-4009, TTY 711 to speak with a registered nurse anytime 24/7 to get answers to any health-related question or concern.

Our nurses will:

  • Listen to symptoms
  • Help with self-care
  • Advise you about getting care at a doctor visit or an urgent care center
  • Help you know when to go to the emergency room
Apple Health (Medicaid) plans
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Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Clubs in Washington give kids a safe and comfortable place to spend their free time.

If your child is a member (ages 6-17), they are eligible for a free annual Boys & Girls Club membership at participating clubs. 

They are open when schools are not, and provide a positive environment for building relationships, developing character and having fun. The membership includes after-school programs, mentoring and homework assistance.

Apple Health (Medicaid) plans
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HealthTalk member newsletter

Our HealthTalk newsletter is now online. The newsletters are a great way to learn about our health plan and important health topics.

You can read it whenever, wherever you want. Check back quarterly for a new edition.

English | Español | Vietnamese | Chinese | Russian | Korean | Ukrainian

Health education

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Healthy weight. Getting exercise.

Obesity and being overweight is common can also lead to other health problems. To help our members be their best, we can:

  • Provide information on a healthy diet and exercise
  • Connect you to support in the community

If you do play video games, play interactive ones where you have to move. You don’t even have to leave the house to move – try exercises like jumping jacks, marching in place, going up and down stairs, push-ups or sit-ups at home.

Walk! Take a walk with a friend outside. Walk your dog or your neighbor’s dog, or walk your cat! Instead of driving, walk or bike to school or a friend’s house.

Clean! Vacuum your room. Wash the car. Mow the lawn. Your parents will be happy, and it’s another chance for you to get more exercise, and maybe even have some fun.

Unplug! Limit your time watching TV or using your smartphone, computer or other device. Keep screen time to less than two hours a day. When you do watch TV or use your phone – try marching in place or exercising while you watch/play.

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Healthy weight. Healthy eating.

Healthy Weight. Healthy You.

When you eat more calories than you use, your body stores the extra calories as fat. A few extra pounds are not bad for most people, but too many extra pounds and too much body fat can be bad for your health.

Doctors use a measurement called body mass index (BMI), using your height and your weight to determine how much body fat you have. The best way to stay at a healthy weight or to lose weight is to make good food choices. Here are some easy ways to do that every day:

  • Try to eat more vegetables and fruit than any other type of food whenever possible.
  • Choose low-calorie foods or smaller portions when eating out.
  • Pick healthy side dishes like apple slices or apple sauce instead of french fries. If you are really craving fries, try eating something healthy like a salad, apple slices or apple sauce first, then split a small portion of fries with a few other people.
  • Drink water or milk instead of soda.
  • Check the label – can you recognize all of the ingredients? If not, it might have a lot of extra stuff you don’t need, so look for other options. Try nuts or whole grain crackers instead of chips.
  • Try replacing sugary snacks with things like yogurt or dried fruit (without added sugar). If you have a sweet tooth, try a small portion of your favorite sweet only once a day.
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Stress & anxiety

When you're stresseor feeling anxious, your body knows it. Your heart starts pounding and your muscles tense. Everyone gets stressed and feels anxious now and then. But chronic stress or anxiety can be hard on your physical and your mental health. 


Digestion. Stress slows the release of stomach acid and causes the colon to work faster. This can result in stomachaches or diarrhea.

Heart rate and blood vessels. Your heart rate, blood pressure and cholesterol may increase. This raises your risk for heart attacks and strokes.

Immune system. Stress makes wounds heal slower. You’re also more likely to get colds and infections.

Weight. Stress makes you crave fats and carbohydrates. If you gain weight in your abdominal area, you’re at greater
risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Mental health. Stress makes you tense and anxious. This can lead to depression, headaches or other problems such as trouble sleeping.

Regain your balance. If stress has taken over your life, here are some ideas to regain control:

Make time for regular exercise. Check with your doctor to see what types of exercise are right for you.

  • Do things you enjoy.
  • Learn how to relax. 
  • Treat yourself well.

If your stress is still an issue, talk with your doctor. He or she can recommend someone who can help you find other ways to manage your stress.

Find out more online at liveandworkwell.com

Learn about plan types

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Apple Health (Medicaid) Plan

You may qualify for no-cost or low-cost Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage if you're pregnant, have children or live with a disability and meet income and eligibility requirements. In some cases, other adults also may qualify. It's important to know that Medicaid rules and coverage differ from state to state.

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Dual special needs plans (D-SNP)

Dual Special Needs Plans (also called dual health plans or D-SNPs for short) are for people who get both Apple Health (Medicaid) and Medicare. Dual plans cover doctor visits, hospital stays and prescription drugs. They offer more benefits and extras than Original Medicare. You’ll keep all your Apple Health (Medicaid) benefits too.

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Looking for the federal government’s Medicaid website? Look here at Medicaid.gov.

UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete plans

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Benefits, features and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year.

Premium disclaimer

Dual Special Needs plans have a $0 premium for members with Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy).

Benefit disclaimer

Benefits, features, and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply.

Nurse Hotline disclaimer

This service should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through this service is for informational purposes only. The nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment and are not a substitute for your provider's care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. The service is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. Nurse Hotline not for use in emergencies, for informational purposes only.

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Ohio Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. 

UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Texas Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and MassHealth (Medicaid) to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. 

UnitedHealthcare Connected® general benefit disclaimer

This is not a complete list. The benefit information is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan or read the member handbook. Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. For more information, call UnitedHealthcare Connected® Member Services or read the UnitedHealthcare Connected® member handbook. 

UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (HMO SNP) plan

UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (SCO) is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare and does not have any other comprehensive health Insurance, except Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our Senior Care Options (SCO) program.

Star ratings disclaimer

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. The 5-Star rating applies to plan year 2024.

Important provider information

The choice is yours

We will provide you with information to help you make informed choices, such as physicians' and health care professionals' credentials. This information, however, is not an endorsement of a particular physician or health care professional's suitability for your needs.

The providers available through this application may not necessarily reflect the full extent of UnitedHealthcare's network of contracted providers. There may be providers or certain specialties that are not included in this application that are part of our network. If you don't find the provider you are searching for, you may contact the provider directly to verify participation status with UnitedHealthcare's network, or contact Customer Care at the toll-free number shown on your UnitedHealthcare ID card. We also recommend that, prior to seeing any physician, including any specialists, you call the physician's office to verify their participation status and availability.

Some network providers may have been added or removed from our network after this directory was updated. We do not guarantee that each provider is still accepting new members.

Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat UnitedHealthcare plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost- sharing that applies to out-of-network services.

American Disabilities Act notice

In accordance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("ADA"), UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company provides full and equal access to covered services and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Referrals

Network providers help you and your covered family members get the care needed. Access to specialists may be coordinated by your primary care physician.

Paper directory requests

Paper copies of the network provider directory are available at no cost to members by calling the customer service number on the back of your ID card. Non-members may download and print search results from the online directory.

Inaccurate information

To report incorrect information, email provider_directory_invalid_issues@uhc.com. This email box is for members to report potential inaccuracies for demographic (address, phone, etc.) information in the online or paper directories. Reporting issues via this mail box will result in an outreach to the provider’s office to verify all directory demographic data, which can take approximately 30 days. Individuals can also report potential inaccuracies via phone. UnitedHealthcare Members should call the number on the back of their ID card, and non-UnitedHealthcare members can call 1-888-638-6613 / TTY 711, or use your preferred relay service.

Declaration of disaster or emergency

If you’re affected by a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or a governor, or an announcement of a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, there is certain additional support available to you.

  • Part A, Part B, and supplemental Part C plan benefits are to be provided at specified non-contracted facilities (note that Part A and Part B benefits must be obtained at Medicare certified facilities);
  • Where applicable, requirements for gatekeeper referrals are waived in full;
  • Plan-approved out-of-network cost-sharing to network cost-sharing amounts are temporarily reduced; and
  • The 30-day notification requirement to members is waived, as long as all the changes (such as reduction of cost-sharing and waiving authorization) benefit the member.

If CMS hasn’t provided an end date for the disaster or emergency, plans will resume normal operation 30 days after the initial declaration.