Free and low-cost health insurance is available for children and teens in Washington State. Free and low-cost health insurance available for children and teens. The application process is quick and easy. In King County, approximately 18,000 children and teens are eligible to receive free health insurance but currently are not enrolled. Best of all, the application process takes only about 15 minutes.
Eligibility depends on family income and size.
Application and outreach workers can help people by phone or in person, and they can travel to meet with families in their homes or at community sites. Individuals may apply regardless of citizenship. Adults can apply for low-cost health insurance sponsored by Washington State's Basic Health Plan. They are listed according to the values they teach, such as honesty, courage, respect and tolerance, problem solving and movies that are simply fun to watch. Nell Minow has published a book and set up a Web site using the name, The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies .