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What income do I report?

Washington Healthplanfinder™ will only ask for types of income that are countable when determining what coverage you are eligible for.

Common examples of income you will be asked to include are:

• Income from salaries, wages, tips, and commissions
• Self-employment income minus business expenses
• Unemployment compensation
• Title II Social Security benefits (including retirement, disability, and benefits for survivors)
• Rental income
• Dividends and royalties

Washington Healthplanfinder will only ask for the income and deductions needed to calculate your eligibility. If you do not see a place to enter a type of income you get, like child support, it’s because that income type is not needed and you don’t need to enter it.

Common examples of income you do not need to include are:

• Cash assistance from other agencies or supplemental security income (SSI)
• Child support payments
• Time loss benefits
• Title IV-E and state foster care payments
• Some veteran’s benefits
• Federal Stimulus Check*

*Do not include the stimulus check when you enter your income. The stimulus check is also known as the "Recovery Rebate" or "Economic: Impact Payment". The federal stimulus payment is not income for purposes of applying for health and dental coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. You do not need to report any check or payment amount you receive from the federal government in your application.

Learn more about reporting income.

Why do I need to provide my estimated household income? 

Washington Healthplanfinder uses the combined annual income of all your household members to determine your eligibility for free and low-cost health insurance.

Should I include the stimulus check as income when I apply?

No. Do not include the stimulus check when you enter your income. The stimulus check is also known as the "Recovery Rebate" or "Economic: Impact Payment."

The federal stimulus payment is not income for purposes of applying for health and dental coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. You do not need to report any check or payment amount you receive from the federal government in your application.

Do I need to update my income when I receive a stimulus check?

No. You do not need to update your income if you receive a stimulus check. The stimulus check is also known as the "Recovery Rebate" or "Economic: Impact Payment."

The federal stimulus payment is not income for purposes of applying for health and dental coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. You do not need to report any check or payment amount you receive from the federal government in your application.