General Info (9)
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Apple Health Grievances and Appeals: If You Disagree with your Apple Health Managed Care Plan or Have a Complaint
Your rights and things you can do if you have any issues with your Apple Health Managed Care Plan. #5113EN Read More
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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. #5172EN Read More
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Hang up on Medicare card scams
Scammers follow the news – and the money. A few months ago, we shared the news that Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with another number. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. Read More
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Health Care Reform - Medicaid Expansion
If you do not have health insurance, or your insurance does not cover the care you need, you may have options under the Affordable Care Act, the federal health reform law. #5180EN Read More
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Marriage, Medicare and Medicaid: What Same-Sex Couples Need To Know
Married same-sex couples can get coverage under the same Medicare and Medicaid rules as married opposite-sex couples in all states. Read More
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New Guardianship Fee Rules for Medicaid Clients
These are the new rules about Medicaid deductions to cover guardianship fees. Read More
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Question and Answers on Applications for Long-Term Care Services and Supports
People who need help paying for long-term services and supports (LTSS) often wonder when they should file an application for assistance from the Home and Community Services Division (HCS) of the Department of Social and Health Services. This pamphlet discusses the timing of the application process. #5106EN Read More
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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. #5170EN Read More
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SHIBA HelpLine - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
Part of the insurance commissioner's consumer protection services, SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices. Read More
Eligibility (3)
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Benefits CheckUp
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. Read More
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How to Apply for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
You can apply for Apple Health on any computer with an internet connection at Washington Healthplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org. Read More
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Question and Answers on Applications for Long-Term Care Services and Supports
People who need help paying for long-term services and supports (LTSS) often wonder when they should file an application for assistance from the Home and Community Services Division (HCS) of the Department of Social and Health Services. This pamphlet discusses the timing of the application process. #5106EN Read More
Medicaid (17)
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Apple Health Grievances and Appeals: If You Disagree with your Apple Health Managed Care Plan or Have a Complaint
Your rights and things you can do if you have any issues with your Apple Health Managed Care Plan. #5113EN Read More
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Apple Health Managed Care and Your Rights: Medicaid in Washington State
Apple Health Managed Care is the part of Washington State’s Medicaid program where the state contracts with managed care health plans (“plans”) to manage and pay for most health services. #5111EN Read More
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Billing and Medicaid (Apple Health)
Questions and answers about billing for services Medicaid covers. Read this if your medical provider didn't bill Medicaid for services when you think it should have. Includes sample letters you can use to try to resolve the situation. #5112EN Read More
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First-timers' Guide to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
Now that you've enrolled in Apple Health, what's next? Here's a guide in plain language that explains what to expect. Read More
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Health Care Reform - Medicaid Expansion
If you do not have health insurance, or your insurance does not cover the care you need, you may have options under the Affordable Care Act, the federal health reform law. #5180EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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How to Apply for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
You can apply for Apple Health on any computer with an internet connection at Washington Healthplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org. Read More
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I Have Disabilities and I Want to Work: Benefits Advisors
This publication is for people who live in Washington state, have Social Security disability-based benefits, Medicare, SSI-related Medicaid or long term care services, or other disability based benefits and want to work. Publication #7408EN Read More
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Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2019
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 10/1/2019. Content Detail
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New Guardianship Fee Rules for Medicaid Clients
These are the new rules about Medicaid deductions to cover guardianship fees. Read More
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Pooled-Asset Special-Needs Trusts for Medicaid & SSI Beneficiaries
This explains the benefits of special needs trusts and the role of pooled-asset trusts – special needs trusts in which the assets of many individuals are pooled for certain purposes. Read More
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Protecting Resources for Medicaid & SSI Beneficiaries with Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
The countable resource limit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and many Medicaid recipients is only $2,000. However, some of these recipients can protect additional resources in a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE account. This bulletin will explain these options and who can benefit from them. Read More
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Question and Answers on Applications for Long-Term Care Services and Supports
People who need help paying for long-term services and supports (LTSS) often wonder when they should file an application for assistance from the Home and Community Services Division (HCS) of the Department of Social and Health Services. This pamphlet discusses the timing of the application process. #5106EN Read More
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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. #5170EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Questions and Answers on the Community First Choice Program
CFC is a Medicaid program offering personal care and other services. The program was established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under 1915(k) of the Social Security Act and is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). #5103EN Read More
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Questions and Answers on the Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) and Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) Programs
TSOA and MAC are new Medicaid programs. TSOA and MAC provide free services to unpaid caregivers who are taking care of family members who are at least 55 years old. #5171EN Read More
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Senior Bulletin - Medicaid: Requirements for spousal annuities
VOL. 09-3 DATE: January 1, 2016 (updated) FROM: Barbara Isenhour and Sean Bleck Content Detail
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The Medically Needy "Spenddown" Program: 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 is a program for people who do not get Medicaid coverage that comes with a cash grant from Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance, or another public assistance program. #5104EN Read More
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Medical Coverage for Kids (3)
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Apple Health Managed Care and Your Rights: Medicaid in Washington State
Apple Health Managed Care is the part of Washington State’s Medicaid program where the state contracts with managed care health plans (“plans”) to manage and pay for most health services. #5111EN Read More
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First-timers' Guide to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
Now that you've enrolled in Apple Health, what's next? Here's a guide in plain language that explains what to expect. Read More
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How to Apply for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
You can apply for Apple Health on any computer with an internet connection at Washington Healthplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org. Read More
Medicare (8)
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Accessing Information on Medicare Benefits for LGBT People
The ever-evolving legal rights and Medicare benefits that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and married couples can be challenging to follow. This resource document provides links to organizations providing relevant information. Read More
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Help With Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be receiving Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. Read More
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Marriage, Medicare and Medicaid: What Same-Sex Couples Need To Know
Married same-sex couples can get coverage under the same Medicare and Medicaid rules as married opposite-sex couples in all states. Read More
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Medicare and Hospital Discharges
If you are a Medicare beneficiary, this publication explains your rights and processes when the hospital decides it is time to discharge you. Publication #5212EN Read More
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Medicare Changes for Transgender Older Adults
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken two important steps. First, Medicare has begun covering Gender Reassignment Surgery but has not issued detailed coverage rules. Second, new HHS regulations will help protect transgender older adults from sex discrimination in healthcare. Here’s what you need to know now and what is coming down the road. Read More
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Medicare Information for 2018
Senior Bulletin: January 1. 2018 From: Columbia Legal Services Content Detail
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Medicare Information for 2019
Deductibles, Premiums & Co-payments for Parts A and B Read More
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Medicare Savings Programs: Help Paying For Medicare Costs
If you’re on Medicare, you may qualify for help with Medicare premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing. There are four programs that can help. #5210EN Read More
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Public Benefits and Accommodations (1)
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Question and Answers on Applications for Long-Term Care Services and Supports
People who need help paying for long-term services and supports (LTSS) often wonder when they should file an application for assistance from the Home and Community Services Division (HCS) of the Department of Social and Health Services. This pamphlet discusses the timing of the application process. #5106EN Read More
Scams (1)
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Hang up on Medicare card scams
Scammers follow the news – and the money. A few months ago, we shared the news that Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with another number. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. Read More
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