Some people waiting on their Medicare effective date will qualify for Medicaid. In the state of Washington, individuals with an income of $967 or less in 2025 will automatically qualify. If your income is over that amount, you may still qualify by meeting your Spend Down. For more information on how a Spend Down works, click here.
For those that don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may be eligible for a plan through the Affordable Care Act with premium tax credits and reduced cost-sharing. To see what coverage you qualify for, call the Health Benefit Exchange at 855-923-4633 or click here to visit their website.