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• Apple Health Grievances and Appeals: 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 Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Guide to Washington's Medical Marijuana Law

  Information for patients, caregivers, doctors, and the public regarding medical marijuana use in Washington State. Read More

  By:

  ACLU

• Keeping Your Medical Records Private

  Your health care provider may only disclose your health care information to another person, after your written consent. There are a few very narrow exceptions to this rule. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• Medical Treatment: Understand What You are Agreeing To

  "Informed consent" means you have a right to get enough info to make an intelligent decision regarding your medical care. You have the right to decide what happens to your body. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

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• 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. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• Providing Health Care to Minors Under Washington Law

  A summary of health care services that can be provided to minors without the consent of their parents or guardians. Read More

  By:

  Columbia Legal Services

• Reviewing and Getting Copies of Your Medical Records

  You have a right, under almost all circumstances, to examine and obtain copies of your medical file. Your health care provider must also explain any abbreviations or codes used in your medical records. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• When can a minor access health care without parental consent?

  Washington State’s general age of majority for health care is 18 (RCW 26.28.010). However, a minor can receive some services without parental consent. This resources lists some of those. #5934EN Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

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• Apple Health Managed Care and Your Rights: Medicaid in Washington State

  Apple Health Managed Care is the part of Washington State’s Medicaid program where the state contracts with managed care health plans (“plans”) to manage and pay for most health services. #5111EN Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates