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Applying for Public Assistance
Information about the application process to receive public assistance.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Basic Health Plus - Medical Coverage for Children
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Basic Health Plus is a Medicaid program for children in qualified households. If you are eligible for Basic Health your children may be eligible for Basic Health Plus. They must be under age 19 and U.S. citizens or legal residents who arrived in the U.S. on or before August 22 1996. If your children are not living in your household you may be able to enroll them in Basic Health but not Basic Health Plus.
By: DSHS
DSHS Apple Health for Kids Medical Programs
Medical programs in Washington provide full medical and dental coverage for children whose families have incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Read this publication to find out who qualifies.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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DSHS Application for Children's Medical Benefits
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Department of Social & Health Services application for children's medical benefits.
Estate Recovery for Medical Services Paid for by the State
The state has many programs that pay for medical services. The Medicaid program is one example. Under some of these programs and with important limitations, the estate recovery law allows the state to recover (to be paid back) the cost of the services it pays for.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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GA-U Medical Has Changed: November 2009
As of November 1, 2009, most General Assistance-Unemployable (GA-U) recipients across Washington State became managed care enrollees, meaning they receive their care through Community Health Plan. If you are on GA-U and in managed care, you are now able to receive mental health services. This publication briefly outlines some of the other changes to your care.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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General Assistance Denial for Medical Reasons
7111EN - The Disability Lifeline program (formerly GAU) program provides income and medical coverage if you are a citizen or eligible immigrant, you have income and resources within Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) rules, and you are "incapacitated." Incapacitated means you are unable to work due to physical or mental conditions (or both) that are expected to last at least 90 days.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Help With Prescription Drug Costs
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Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the new prescription drug program. The extra help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year.
By: Social Security Online
How Can I Get Medical Coverage or Help With Medical Bills?
This publication explains what types of health care coverage are offered by the state for those in need.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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How to Fight Your GAU Termination Due to Medical Improvement
When you start getting General Assistance Unemployable (GAU) benefits, the local Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) welfare office uses the medical evidence that proves you are incapacitated (unable to work) to decide how soon they should review your case. After the review, they may send you a letter saying that they will terminate (stop) your benefits. This publication tells you what you can do if you disagree with their decision.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Information about WA Basic Health and Charity Care Programs
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Information about the Basic Health and Charity Care programs in Washington State.
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
QMB, SLMB, QI-1, and QDWI Programs: Help with Medicare Premiums, Deductibles
Some people who get Medicare can qualify for help in paying the premiums and deductibles in the Medicare program. Qualifying for this help depends on your income and resources. If you have low income, you may be a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) or a Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB).
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
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Questions and Answers on Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents
Medicaid is a government program that pays for medical services including nursing home care. It is administered by DSHS -- the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
To receive Medicaid payment for nursing home care, you must meet the financial eligibility requirements described in this publication. Also, you must need the care provided in a nursing home.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Questions and Answers on the COPES Program
COPES is a program that pays for personal care and other services for people in their own homes. COPES also pays for care in adult family homes, adult residential care facilities, and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Representing Yourself at a Fair Hearing
If you don't agree with any decision, either verbal or written, made by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), you have the right to appeal that decision by asking for a fair hearing.
This publication tells you about 1) the deadline to request a fair hearing, 2) how to make the re-quest, 3) how to prepare for your hearing, and 4) what to expect at your hearing and afterward.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Understanding Basic Health
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Details from DSHS about the Basic Health Care Program.
By: Department of Social and Health Services
Understanding the New Washington Health Program Washington Health Program (WHP) is a new health insurance plan offered by the Washington Health Care Authority starting July 2010. Unlike the Basic Health program, WHP is not subsidized by the state. You get care through the Community Health Plan of Washington, a managed care organization. You must be a Washington resident (citizen/immigrant status not required). You may not receive Basic Health or DSHS medical coverage while on WHP, and you may not be eligible for Medicare.
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
Understanding Your CARE Tool Assessment
This publication explains how to read the Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) document called Assessment Details. If you have not had an assessment yet this booklet will give you an idea about what to expect. During your assessment a case manager asks you questions about the help you need. That information is used to determine what services you can receive. This includes personal care hours and nursing services.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington Medical Coverage: State and Federal Programs
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Information about government health programs for adults, children and senior citizens.
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
What Are My Rights? Dealing with DSHS
This publication lists services available by DSHS and your rights when dealing with this state agency.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Your Rights Under Healthy Options
Healthy Options is the name of the Medicaid "managed care" program offered by the Department of Social and Health Services. Under Healthy Options you are enrolled in a health plan, such as Group Health, Regence Blue Shield, or CHPW.
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
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