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	Benefits CheckUp (Separate Website) BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out our simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones. By: National Council on the Aging


	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 Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Medicaid for Adults 65 and Older or Disabled Who Don't Get SSI The Medically-Needy (MN) program helps pay medical expenses for certain people who are 65 or older, and for certain younger disabled people. It's a program for people who don't get Medicaid coverage that comes with a cash grant from Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance, or another public assistance program. By: Columbia Legal Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	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 Other Formats: PDF File


	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 Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	The Desk.Info - The Medicaid Reference Desk (Separate Website) Information about Medicaid for people with cognitive disabilities. By: The ArcLink


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