Medicaid entitlement for 59 - FY 2026 - T19

The Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), doing business as Financial Services Administration, received a $2.62 million Medicaid Entitlement Block Grant (CFDA 93.778 - Grants to States for Medicaid) from the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services for Fiscal Year 2026. The award, dated October 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026, provides financial assistance to Washington State for medical assistance payments on behalf of eligible populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and other categorically-eligible groups who meet income and resource requirements.

Under this quarterly funding allocation mechanism, DSHS administers medical assistance services to low-income and vulnerable populations throughout Washington State. The grant enables the state to provide essential healthcare coverage and support medical care from participating Medicaid providers. As part of its broader Medicaid administration portfolio, DSHS manages this entitlement program in accordance with HHS-approved State Plan requirements and federal regulations, ensuring eligible individuals receive timely access to necessary medical services and care.