Getting medical coverage and help with medical bills

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• Help for People Unable to Work: ABD, MCS and HEN

  7804EN - Information on programs available to individuals who are adults with no children, have very low income and resources and are unable to work due to disability. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Help With Medical Bills for Immigrants without Legal Immigration Status PDF

  8144EN - Describes what programs are available and who is eligible for medical bill help. Content Detail

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Washington's Apple Health for Kids Medical Programs

  5312EN - 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. Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Washington Medical Coverage: State and Federal Programs

  Information about government health programs for adults, children and senior citizens. Content Detail

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Getting Help with Medical Debt in Washington State

  0212EN - Having medical bills can cause fear, worry and embarrassment. You may start to lose hope. But ignoring them can lead to bigger problems. Your bills might be turned over to a collection agency. You might even get sued. If you cannot afford your medical debt, this publication explains some options that can help. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Video - Getting Help with Medical Debt in Washington State

  This video explains some options for people in Washington who are facing large medical debts. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Video - Public Healthcare for Children & Youth in Washington State

  This video explains the public healthcare benefits that are available for children and youth who already receive some public medical assistance in Washington State. It explains the "Early & Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment" (EPSDT) benefits, including how to apply, what it covers, and how to apply for a fair hearing if denied. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Charity Care: Medical Coverage for Hospital-Based Medical Services PDF

  5909EN - "Charity Care" is a program established by state law. It requires hospitals to provide medical care for free or at a reduced cost if you cannot pay fully for the services you have gotten. Charity Care covers health care services you get from a hospital, including inpatient and outpatient care. Content Detail

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  DOCX

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  Spanish / Español

• How Can I Get Medical Coverage or Help With Medical Bills?

  5905EN - This publication explains what types of health care coverage are offered by the state for those in need. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Russian / Pусский

• ParentHelp123.org Benefit Finder

  Using the Benefit Finder, families can learn if they may be eligible for free and low-cost health insurance and food assistance, and then complete their program applications on-line! Content Detail

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  WithinReach

• Understanding Basic Health

  Details from DSHS about the Basic Health Care Program. Content Detail

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  Department of Social and Health Services

• Prescription Medication - Rx Assistance

  Provides information for those needing help paying for prescription medication. Content Detail

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  RX Assistance

• Understanding the Washington Health Program PDF

  5700EN - health insurance plan offered by the Washington Health Care Authority. 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. Content Detail

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Washington Basic Health Plan

  Information on how to apply for the Basic Health plan, the waiting list, and how much it will cost if and when you qualify. Content Detail

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  Washington State Health Care Authority

• Questions and Answers on the COPES Program PDF

  5102EN - 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. Content Detail

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  Columbia Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español