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What is the Veterans Innovation Program (VIP)?
The VIP program was created by the 2006 Legislature. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) administers the program. One of the benefits under the program is priority enrollment in Basic Health.
For information about all of the other benefits provided under the VIP program:
- Call WDVA 1-800-562-2308, or
- Visit their Web site.
Who is eligible for VIP?
Members of the Washington National Guard and Reserves, their spouses, and dependents, who served in any one of the following:
- Operation Enduring Freedom
- Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Operation Noble Eagle
What is Basic Health?
Basic Health provides quality, affordable health insurance to eligible Washington State residents. To qualify for Basic Health, you must:
- Have a family income that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level
- Be a Washington State resident
- Not be eligible for Medicare
What is priority enrollment?
When Basic Health receives more applications than there are spaces available, eligible applicants must wait for space to enroll for coverage. This wait time can last for several months depending on demand.
Priority enrollment means you and your family members are eligible to enroll without being required to wait for space.
How do I get coverage?
You must apply for coverage by sending:
- A signed and completed Basic Health application
- Proof of your street address in Washington State
- A copy of your complete IRS Form 1040 for the most recent tax year. If you did not file a return, send proof from the IRS that you did not file taxes.
- Proof of all gross family income received within the past 30 days
- A copy of your DD-214. If you need a copy of your DD-214, see how to obtain one.
You can find our return address on both the electronic and paper version of our application.
How to apply
You may request an application for Basic Health by calling 1-800-660-9840, 
download it here (930.1 KB), or apply online.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, call our customer service staff at 1-800-660-9840.
