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Washington State Health Care Authority
Apple Health meals and lodging for approved travel
What you get
Approved meals and lodging when your child needs medical care away from home. Open now.
- Who starts it
- You, by phone
- How it’s sent
- A phone call
- Your time
- A phone call
- Last checked
- Aug 27, 2026
Before you start, check you fit
- Your child is 18 or under.
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What to sayShort is fine. They will ask for what they need.
Hi, my name is [your name]. My child is being treated for cancer at [hospital]. I’m calling about Apple Health meals and lodging for approved travel from Washington State Health Care Authority. We’re hoping for approved meals and lodging when your child needs medical care away from home. [child’s name] was diagnosed on [diagnosis date]. What do you need from me, and what happens next?
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- Your child’s diagnosis and the date.
- The hospital’s name and your social worker’s name.
- The bill or receipt, with the account number.
What they’ll send next
- Confirm the approved mode, pickup or reimbursement instructions, and any follow-up deadline.
After the call
Call 7–14 days before the appointment when possible; a request made less than two business days ahead may not be schedulable. Ask the broker to authorize meals or lodging before travel and retain itemized receipts. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.