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Are other people getting booted off of Apple Health suddenly? (Policy Changes)
Two of my housemates just found out they have been kicked off of Apple Health. I just noticed policy changes (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/changes-coming-apple-health) listed below.
It shows in January it's supposed to move from annual renewals to 6-month renewals, but that doesn't explain why this might already be happening. In addition to this, my housemate was told that automatic renewal will be a thing of the past.
I'm also just finding out about impending work requirements (20 hours/week).
Have people been talking about this? The changes to EBT were a big buzz but this seems to be silently passing.
| Changes to eligibility for refugee, asylee, and other noncitizen adults. | October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| To remain eligible, people enrolled in Apple Health for Adults will be required to work, train, or do community engagement 80 hours per month (with some exceptions). | January 1, 2027 |
| People enrolled in Apple Health for Adults will be required to renew their coverage every six months instead of twelve months. | January 1, 2027 |
| Retroactive coverage will be shortened from three months to one month for Apple Health for Adults and shortened to two months for all other Apple Health programs. | January 1, 2027 |
| People enrolled in Apple Health for Adults will have to pay cost-sharing up to $35 for many services. This does not include primary care, behavioral health, emergency services, and services given in certain rural settings. | October 1, 2028 |
u/bashthefash89 — 4 days ago