May 8, 2026

Prepare Now for Changes Coming to Apple Health (Medicaid)

Since the passage of H.R. 1, federal legislation making sweeping changes to the Medicaid program, the WSMA has been meeting with state health care leaders to strategize on how to mitigate the challenges ahead for the physician community. Recently, the Washington State Health Care Authority announced a series of information sessions on the changes coming to the state's Medicaid program, Apple Health, as well as new resources to help patients and health care professionals prepare. These webinars and resources offer abundant opportunities for WSMA members to plug in to and help support the work underway.

Information for health professionals
For a quick review of the timeline, the Health Care Authority offers a webpage with information on H.R. 1 implementation for health professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Information for patients
Apple Health clients may review the changes coming to Apple Health webpage to learn how H.R. 1 may impact their coverage.

H.R. 1 impacts series for professionals
To learn more about H.R. 1 and its impact on Apple Health, join us for the following stakeholder webinars.

1. Session 1 | View the webinar | Presentation slides | Session 1 webinar FAQ
2. Session 2 | June 4 at 10 a.m. (registration to come - save the date)
3. Session 3 | Sept. 3 at 10 a.m.
4. Session 4 | Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.

Apple Health Community Connectors - H.R. 1 ambassador program
The Health Care Authority provides guidance and training resources for any member of the public who will assist clients in navigating the changes coming to Apple Health. Learn more about becoming an Apple Health Community Connector.

Stay tuned: More to come To provide WSMA members an opportunity to provide meaningful feedback and direction on implementation, the WSMA will collaborate with HCA on a webinar for members that provides an overview of the H.R. 1 changes that are coming in 2027 and beyond and a Q&A about those changes. Details to come.