Information for Senior Advocates
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This area is an archive of resources for advocates.
Adult guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship. #3300EN
My long-term care facility wants to discharge me.
Read this to learn what your rights are when the long-term care facility you are living in doesn't want you to live there anymore. #5602EN
Key Medicaid Standards as of April 2022
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of April 1, 2022.
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2022
Senior Bulletin: Medicaid - The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 1/1/2022.
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2022
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 7/1/2022.
Social Security Information for 2022
DATE: January 1, 2022 FROM: Solid Ground – Benefits Legal Assistance
2022 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Standards for Washington State
DATE: January 1, 2022 FROM: Solid Ground – Benefits Legal Assistance
Key Medicaid Standards as of April 2021
Senior Bulletin: Medicaid - The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 4/1/2021.
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2021
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of January 1, 2021.
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2021
Senior Bulletin: Medicaid - The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 10/1/2021.
Social Security Information for 2021
DATE: January 1, 2021 FROM: Solid Ground – Benefits Legal Assistance
2021 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Standards for Washington State
DATE: January 1, 2021 FROM: Solid Ground – Benefits Legal Assistance
Key Medicaid Standards as of April 2020
DATE: May 1, 2020 FROM: Solid Ground – Benefits Legal Assistance
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2020
DATE:January 1, 2020 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2020
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of July 1, 2020.
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2020
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of October 1, 2020.
2020 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Standards for Washington State
DATE: January 1, 2020 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
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 may protect additional resources in a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE account. This bulletin will explain these options and who can benefit from them.
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2019
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 1/1/2019.
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2019
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 7/1/2019.
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2019
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 10/1/2019.
Social Security Information for 2019
COLA, work credits, substantial gainful activity levels and retirement earnings limits for 2019.
2019 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Standards for Washington State
Monthly State Supplemental Payments of $40 will be made in 2019 by the Economic Services Administration of the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services to certain SSI recipients.
Social Security Information for 2018
DATE: January 1, 2018 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2018
DATE: January 1, 2018 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2018
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 7/1//2018.
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2018
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 10/1/2018.
Medicare Information for 2018
Senior Bulletin: January 1. 2018 From: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2017
DATE: July 1, 2017 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Senior Bulletin - Key Medicaid Standards as of April 2017
DATE: April 1, 2017 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Senior Bulletin - Medicare Information for 2017
DATE: January 1, 2017 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2017
DATE: January 1, 2017 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2017
DATE: October 1, 2017 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Senior Bulletin - Medicaid: Requirements for spousal annuities
VOL. 09-3 DATE: January 1, 2016 (updated) FROM: Barbara Isenhour and Sean Bleck
Key Medicaid Standards as of April 2016
Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 4/1/2016.
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2016
DATE: January 1, 2016 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Medicare Information for 2016 – Deductibles, Premiums & Co-payments for Parts A and B
DATE: January 1, 2016 FROM: Ann LoGerfo
Social Security Information for 2016
DATE: January 1, 2016 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2016
DATE: October 1, 2016 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2016
DATE: July 1, 2016 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2015
DATE: December 10, 2014 FROM: Eileen Schock
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2015
DATE: October 1, 2015 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
MEDICARE INFORMATION FOR 2015 - Deductibles, Premiums & Co-payments for Parts A and B
DATE: December 10, 2014 FROM: Eileen Schock
Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2015
DATE: July 1, 2015 FROM: Columbia Legal Services
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2014
DATE: September 22, 2014 FROM: Eileen Schock
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2014
DATE: December 16, 2013 FROM: Eileen Schock
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2013 - 1/13
DATE: January 9, 2013 FROM: Eileen Schock
Social Security Information for 2013 - 1/13
DATE: January 28, 2013 FROM: Eileen Schock
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 may protect additional resources in a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE account. This bulletin will explain these options and who can benefit from them.
Adult guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship. #3300EN
Adult guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship. #3300EN