The Basics (1)
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Welfare Fraud
Answers to common questions about welfare fraud and important information that you should know if you are being accused of welfare fraud. #7116EN Read More
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Overpayments (4)
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DSHS and HCA Overpayments: What is “Equitable Estoppel”?
Read this if DSHS sends you a notice saying you owe them money (an overpayment) because they gave you benefits they should not have and the overpayment was not your fault, and you cannot afford to repay it. You should ask for an administrative hearing. You have a legal defense against the overpayment. #7912EN Read More
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Fighting a Food Assistance Overpayment
Use this when the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) notifies you of a food assistance overpayment. “Food assistance” includes basic food, FAP, or WASHCAP assistance. #7304EN Read More
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Fighting an Overpayment of Cash or Medical Assistance
Use this when the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) or Health Care Authority (HCA) notifies you of a cash or medical overpayment. An overpayment is when you get benefits you are not eligible for according to DSHS or HCA rules. #7104EN Read More
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- Russian / Pусский
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Fighting an SSI or SSDI Overpayment Notice
Is the Social Security Administration charging you with an overpayment? If so, Social Security believes that you got benefits when you were not eligible to get them. This explains some possible ways to respond to the overpayment notice. #7403EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español