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Abortion rights in Washington State

Read this to understand your legal rights around abortion under Washington State laws. #5706EN

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

Consent to Health Care: A Kinship Caregiver’s Guide

If you are taking care of a relative's child, read this to find out how you can get health care for that child. #5940EN

I'm under 18. When can I get health care without an adult's consent?

Find out what medical/health care you can get on your own if you are under age 18. #5935EN

Mental Health Advance Directive

Learn how an advance directive for mental health treatment works. Fill it out on Washington Forms Online or download a printable packet. #9610EN

My medical records are wrong

You have the right to correct (fix) or amend (add to) your medical records so they are accurate and complete. You may fix any medical records you have a right to examine and copy. This tells you how. #5932EN

Reviewing and getting copies of your medical records

Learn about how and when you can and cannot review and get copies of your medical record, and what your options are if your medical provider unreasonably refuses your request to do so. #5930EN

Washington State Department of Health: Abortion info

Abortion is legal and confidential in Washington State. Learn more here.

What are my rights under the Gender Affirming Treatment Act?

Read this to understand a new law in Washington that protects against health insurance discrimination based on gender identity and related medical conditions. #8504EN

When can a minor access health care without parental consent?

Find out what medical/health care you can get on your own if you are under age 18. #5934EN

Your child with disabilities is turning 18

You may be concerned about what happens to your child who is unable to care for themselves when they turn 18. Read this to learn about some of your options. #3303EN

Mental Health Advance Directive

Learn how an advance directive for mental health treatment works. Fill it out on Washington Forms Online or download a printable packet. #9610EN

Your child with disabilities is turning 18

You may be concerned about what happens to your child who is unable to care for themselves when they turn 18. Read this to learn about some of your options. #3303EN

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