Verification Requirements Chart - Apple Health
What to verify Verification needed for MAGI-Based Apple Health for Adults, Pregnant Women, and Children? Verification needed for SSI Related Apple Health (Aged, Blind and Disabled)? Verification needed for Long-Term Supports and Services Apple Health? Child Support obligation No - Deduction not allowed No - Deduction not allowed Yes - Only if income is garnished Citizenship (1) Yes Yes Yes Dependent care expenses No - Deduction not allowed No - Deduction not allowed No - Deduction not allowed Disability Not applicable Yes Yes Health insurance premiums other than Medicare No - Deduction not allowed Yes Yes Household composition Only if questionable Only if questionable Yes - For spousal and deeming cases only Immigration and lawful presence (1) Yes Yes Yes Income Yes (2) Yes Yes Medical expenses No - Deduction not allowed Yes - For spenddown only Yes Pregnancy No - Self-attestation accepted No - Self-attestation accepted No - Self-attestation accepted Residency Only if questionable Only if questionable Only if questionable Resources Not applicable Yes - Except HWD (5) Yes Shelter costs Not applicable Not applicable Yes - Spousal and dependent deeming cases only Social Security number Yes (3)(4) Yes (4) Yes (4) Tax filing status No Not applicable Not applicable Tribal status No - Self-attestation accepted No - Self-attestation accepted No - Self-attestation accepted
1 - Citizenship, identity, and lawful presence is verified using the SSA citizenship data match, federal hub services, or SAVE. If citizenship or lawful presence is unverified, verification is requested.
2 - Income for MAGI-based health care coverage is verified in post-eligibility review when electronic verifications do not confirm attested income.
3 - A newborn born to a mom on Washington Apple Health (see WAC 182-505-0210 (2)) is eligible for Washington Apple Health without meeting the SSN requirement until his or her first birthday.
4 - A client needs to provide his or her SSN, or proof one has been applied for, unless claiming an exemption for religious or domestic violence reasons.
5 - No, if there are no resources listed on the application or review form.