Medicaid in Washington
Expert guides about medicaid in Washington from Brevy Care.
Washington Medicaid Nursing Home Coverage 2026
Washington Medicaid pays for nursing home care through Apple Health, the state's Medicaid program.
Washington Medicaid (Apple Health) 2026: LTC & $1.13M Equity
Washington Apple Health covers long-term care with a $2,000 asset limit, no Miller Trust, a medically needy spend-down pathway, and a $1,130,000 home equity limit (the highest tier any state elects).
Washington Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment 2026: CSRA Guide
When one spouse needs Washington Medicaid for long-term care, spousal impoverishment rules let the at-home spouse keep a share of the couple's assets and income.
Washington Medicare Savings Programs 2026: QMB, SLMB & QI
Washington Medicare Savings Programs pay the Medicare premiums and cost-sharing of income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities, and Washington runs them with no asset test at all.
Washington Medicaid Estate Recovery 2026: Expanded-Estate Rules
Washington Medicaid estate recovery is an expanded-estate program: the state can recover from a deceased recipient's probate estate and from non-probate assets too.
How to Apply for Washington Medicaid 2026: Apple Health
To apply for Washington Medicaid long-term care, most people use Washington Connection at washingtonconnection.org, the state's online benefits portal.
Washington Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Apple Health
The Washington Medicaid income limits for long-term care run through a $2,982 special income level, but Washington asks for no Miller Trust: if you're over, you spend down instead.