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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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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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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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