# Thousands of non-citizens are losing WA's Apple Health. What's next?

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Podcast: [Seattle Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-now-496157)
Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Changes to Medicaid from Congress’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act are continuing to trickle down to people in Washington. Local officials are working to notify certain non-citizens who will soon be ineligible for this health program and set them up with other supports. We’ll hear more from Public Health Seattle-King County’s Daphne Pie.

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