Smoking
Smoking and vaping causes damage to the lungs and prevents them from healing, as well as lowering the amount of oxygen in your blood.
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You may qualify for Apple Health if you are:
- An adult aged 19 to 64 years old
- Applying for a child or are a parent or caretaker applying with children
- Pregnant or applying for someone who is pregnant
Apply for or renew your Apple Health coverage through these methods:
- Online through Washington Healthplanfinder or download the WAPlanfinder app.
- Over the phone by calling the Washington Healthplanfinder Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633.
- Submit an Application for health care coverage on paper with the form (18-001P).
- If you need help applying in person or have questions about the process, connect with a navigator who can help you.
You may qualify for Apple Health Classic if you are:
- An adult age 65 or older
- Blind or disabled
- Need long-term services and supports
Apply for or renew your Apple Health Classic coverage through these methods:
- Learn how to login to Washington connection. Learn how to complete your eligibility review.
- Over the phone you can request an application by calling 1-877-501-2233
- Submit an Application for aged, blind, disabled/long-term care coverage (HCA 18-005).
- If you want to apply in-person: Visit your local Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) office.
Impact of smoking and vaping
Impact of smoking and vaping:
Reduced lung capacity
Chest pain
Risk of cancer
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
Resources to quit smoking
Calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
More information:
Department of Health: Getting Help to Quit Tobacco
Department of Health: Smoking/Vaping & Coronavirus
Department of Health: COVID-19 spikes among young adults
Hopkins Medicine: Smoking and Respiratory Diseases
Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking
Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Quick Facts
NIH: How Smoking Affects the Heart and Blood Vessels
American Lung Association: 10 Health Effects Caused by Smoking
Made possible in part by a grant from the Washington State Department of Health. This information does not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Washington State Department of Health or the Department of Health and Human Services.