Important Update for Patients with Wellpoint Apple Health (Washington Medicaid)
Starting December 1, 2026, CHAS Health will no longer be in-network with Wellpoint’s Apple Health (Medicaid) plan in Washington.
We know this news may raise questions. We are here to help, and your care matters to us.
What does this mean for me?
If you have Wellpoint Apple Health, Wellpoint may no longer pay for regular visits at CHAS Health after December 1, 2026. To keep seeing your CHAS Health provider, you will need to switch to a different Apple Health plan.
You will still have Apple Health. You would only be changing which plan manages your coverage. Your plan will not change on its own. You need to ask for the change.
Who is affected?
This change is only for patients with Wellpoint’s Apple Health (Medicaid) plan in Washington.
It does not affect patients with a Wellpoint Medicare Advantage plan. If that is your plan, nothing changes for you.
In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Emergency care is covered no matter which plan you have.
Which plans can I choose?
You can choose any Apple Health plan that is offered where you live. These three plans are in-network with CHAS Health:
- Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW)
- Coordinated Care
- Molina
The choice is yours. We cannot pick a plan for you, but we can help you review options.
We can help
Our Patient Resource Coordinators are ready to help. They can:
- Answer your questions
- Go over your plan choices with you
- Walk you through the steps to switch plans
Call us at 509.435.4261, or 509.444.8200, or stop by any CHAS Health clinic.
