Ask for a waiver when you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you cannot pay back
Read this if you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you can't afford to pay back. You may be able to get Social Security to excuse you from paying it back. #7404EN
Can I get support services from DSHS to help me with WorkFirst?
DSHS may provide goods and services for WorkFirst participants to help them look for work, prepare for work, or keep work. #7146EN
DSHS benefits and lump sum payments
Read this if you get DSHS benefits and then you get a one-time payment such as a settlement from a court case, insurance claims or a back payment of benefits you are owed (such as from Social Security or L&I). You must report this kind of payment to DSHS. Publication #7140EN
Help for people unable to work: ABD and HEN
If you have very low income and resources, you can't work due to disability or incapacity, you're not eligible for other help and you're homeless or at risk of homelessness, learn more about two programs that might help you. #7812EN
Petitioning for Superior Court Review: When you disagree with a DSHS/HCA benefits administrative hearing
If you appealed an agency decision about your public benefits and lost your administrative hearing, you can appeal the administrative law judge's decision. This packet explains when and how to do so, and has forms you can use. Packet #7917EN
Questions and Answers: The TANF 5-Year Time Limit
You might only be able to get TANF or SFA for 5 years. Read this to learn more. #7150EN
TANF for working families
Find out how how working affects your family’s eligibility for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and other public benefits. #7137EN
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for teen parents
If you are a teenager under the age of 18, low income, and have children or are pregnant, you may be able to get help (money) from the state TANF program. Read on for answers to your questions about how to get TANF. #7122EN
When DSHS or DCYF thinks you made an intentional program violation
Answers to common questions and important information that you should know if you are being accused of intentionally violating a public assistance program rule (sometimes called welfare fraud). #7116EN
Your Rights Dealing with DSHS
Read about what services you can get from DSHS and what your rights are when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): The Basics
TANF is the welfare program that gives cash grants to needy families. Read this to learn if you are eligible to get TANF and what is required of you if you get TANF. #7123EN
WorkFirst: The Basics
If you want to get TANF, you will probably have to work or do "work activity." Read this to learn more. #7126EN
Additional Requirements (AR): Emergency Cash Help
If you qualify for TANF, SFA, or RCA through DSHS and you have an emergency, you may also be eligible to get this once-a-year cash grant for emergency needs.. 7108EN
Consolidated Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP): Extra Money for Needy Families
Learn more about this state emergency cash assistance program for families who cannot get TANF. #7106EN
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA): Emergency cash help
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA) is an emergency grant to a family facing a temporary financial crisis. #7121EN
Additional Requirements (AR): Emergency Cash Help
If you qualify for TANF, SFA, or RCA through DSHS and you have an emergency, you may also be eligible to get this once-a-year cash grant for emergency needs.. 7108EN
Ask for a waiver when you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you cannot pay back
Read this if you have an SSI or SSDI overpayment that you can't afford to pay back. You may be able to get Social Security to excuse you from paying it back. #7404EN
Fighting an overpayment of cash or medical assistance
Use this when DSHS or HCA tells you they gave you too much cash or medical assistance. #7104EN
When DSHS or DCYF thinks you made an intentional program violation
Answers to common questions and important information that you should know if you are being accused of intentionally violating a public assistance program rule (sometimes called welfare fraud). #7116EN
DSHS Help for People with Disabilities: Necessary Supplemental Accommodations
If you get DSHS benefits, such as TANF, SFA, Disability Lifeline, Medicaid, or food assistance, DSHS must accommodate your disabilities. This means that DSHS must try to make their services and benefits available to you to the same extent that they are available to people without a disability. #7151EN
Your Rights Dealing with DSHS
Read about what services you can get from DSHS and what your rights are when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN.
DSHS benefits and lump sum payments
Read this if you get DSHS benefits and then you get a one-time payment such as a settlement from a court case, insurance claims or a back payment of benefits you are owed (such as from Social Security or L&I). You must report this kind of payment to DSHS. Publication #7140EN
Questions and Answers: The TANF 5-Year Time Limit
You might only be able to get TANF or SFA for 5 years. Read this to learn more. #7150EN
TANF and WorkFirst for College Students
If you get a TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) grant, you probably have to take part in WorkFirst if you want to go to college and keep getting TANF. #7138EN
TANF for working families
Find out how how working affects your family’s eligibility for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and other public benefits. #7137EN
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for teen parents
If you are a teenager under the age of 18, low income, and have children or are pregnant, you may be able to get help (money) from the state TANF program. Read on for answers to your questions about how to get TANF. #7122EN
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): The Basics
TANF is the welfare program that gives cash grants to needy families. Read this to learn if you are eligible to get TANF and what is required of you if you get TANF. #7123EN
TANF and WorkFirst for College Students
If you get a TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) grant, you probably have to take part in WorkFirst if you want to go to college and keep getting TANF. #7138EN
WorkFirst sanctions
Read this if DSHS is giving you less TANF or food stamps because they say you didn't follow their rules or otherwise cooperate. #7132EN
WorkFirst: The Basics
If you want to get TANF, you will probably have to work or do "work activity." Read this to learn more. #7126EN