Apple Health (Medicaid): 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
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
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
Health care coverage options in Washington State
If you do not have health insurance, or your health insurance does not cover the care you need, you may have options under the Affordable Care Act. #5707EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
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
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
If you get SSI or Medicaid and then receive a lot of extra money that might otherwise make you ineligible, read this to learn what options you might have to keep your benefits. #7501EN
What can I buy and still be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid?
To qualify for SSI or Medicaid, you can only have a certain amount of money or property (“resources”). Read this to learn how you can buy certain things to get to an amount where you qualify. #5107EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
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
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
If you get SSI or Medicaid and then receive a lot of extra money that might otherwise make you ineligible, read this to learn what options you might have to keep your benefits. #7501EN
What can I buy and still be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid?
To qualify for SSI or Medicaid, you can only have a certain amount of money or property (“resources”). Read this to learn how you can buy certain things to get to an amount where you qualify. #5107EN
Apple Health (Medicaid): 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
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
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Key Medicaid Standards as of January 2023
Senior Bulletin: Medicaid - The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 1/1/2023.
Key Medicaid Standards as of October 2022
The table shows Medicaid eligibility and other standards in effect as of 10/1/2022.
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
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
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
Questions and Answers on the Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) and Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) Programs
TSOA and MAC are 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
Senior Bulletin - Medicaid: Requirements for spousal annuities
VOL. 09-3 DATE: January 1, 2016 (updated) FROM: Barbara Isenhour and Sean Bleck
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
If you get SSI or Medicaid and then receive a lot of extra money that might otherwise make you ineligible, read this to learn what options you might have to keep your benefits. #7501EN
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
What can I buy and still be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid?
To qualify for SSI or Medicaid, you can only have a certain amount of money or property (“resources”). Read this to learn how you can buy certain things to get to an amount where you qualify. #5107EN
Apple Health for Kids
Learn about options for affordable health care coverage for young people under age 18 in Washington State. #5312EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
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
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
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
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