Medically Intensive Children's Program (MICP)

With MICP, children ages 17 and younger with complex medical needs can receive skilled nursing services from a registered nurse. These services may be provided at home, foster homes, and contracted children’s groups.

What is the eligibility criteria for MICP?

To be eligible, children must:

Be 17 or younger.

Have complex medical needs (example: ventilator dependent, require tracheostomy care).

Be enrolled in Washington Apple Health (Medicaid).

Require at least four hours of continuous skilled nursing care per day.

To learn more, contact our Case Management department:

Email us at cmrefwash@wellpoint.com

Call toll free at 855-323-4688, ext. 33118

If you need extra help getting private duty nurses, call the Health Care Authority Medical Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-562-3022 (TTY 711).

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives you or your child the right to receive Apple Health services in your home or community instead of a hospital or institution, if possible. This federal law requires states and Medicaid-managed care plans to help families receive skilled private duty nursing services if requested (directly or through referral). Families must receive timely access to these services. If you feel you are not receiving services in a timely manner or if you can’t find nurses, you have the right to ask us or the state to help you.