Apple Health Classic Medicaid (SSI-related / Aged, Blind, Disabled)

"Apple Health" is Washington's brand name for all state medical assistance programs, including Medicaid. "Classic Medicaid" refers to the non-MAGI Apple Health programs for individuals who are aged 65+, blind, disabled, or in need of long-term services and supports, eligibility uses SSI-related rules instead of Modified Adjusted Gross Income. HCA administers most Apple Health programs; DSHS administers the SSI, SSI-Related, state-funded Medical Care Services (MCS), and Medicare Savings Programs. Apple Health works as secondary coverage to Medicare for dual-eligibles, picking up costs Medicare does not (deductibles, copays, hearing aids, dental). It can also fund long-term services and supports.