During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) the Health Care Authority (HCA) extended coverage for all Apple Health (Medicaid) clients. This extension has now ended due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2023, and the HCA resumed normal operations on April 1, 2023.
Reports of fake texts and phone calls to Medicaid clients have been reported over the past couple of weeks in other states. We’re asking Apple Health (Medicaid) clients to be aware of suspicious contact seeking money to maintain their health coverage.
The HCA will never ask for money to enroll or re-enroll in Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage.
Clients should not share banking or credit card information with anyone claiming to be from HCA or Apple Health. If they receive a phone call or text message they think is a scam, they should hang up and report this to Apple Health customer service at 1-800-562-3022.
