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Understanding the Basics (11)+

• 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

• Changes to DACA: Access To Health Care in Washington State

  Important: Recent federal policy changes do NOT terminate anyone’s DACA status now. This means: No changes to health insurance coverage for people with DACA status now. Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Coverage Options in Washington State

  An overview of health care options for people in Washington state. Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Health Care Reform - Medicaid Expansion

  If you do not have health insurance, or your insurance does not cover the care you need, you may have options under the Affordable Care Act, the federal health reform law. #5180EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Help With Prescription Drug Costs

  Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be receiving Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. Read More

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  Social Security Online

• Individual Health Insurance in Washington State

  Information about applying for and comparing individual insurance products in Washington, including products sold through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (HBE) and products offered in the “outside market.” #5907EN Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• List of Health Plan Navigators

  If you need help applying for medical insurance or in understanding your options, talk to an In-Person Assister (Navigator). It does not cost any money to talk to an In-Person navigator. Read More

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  Washington Health Plan Finder

• ParentHelp123.org Benefit Finder

  Using the Benefit Finder, families can learn if they may be eligible for free and low-cost health insurance and food assistance, and then complete their program applications on-line! Read More

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  WithinReach

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  Spanish / Español

• Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

  Part of the insurance commissioner's consumer protection services, SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices. Read More

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  Office of the Insurance Commissioner

• The Self-Sufficiency Calculator for Washington State

  The Calculator can help you: plan and develop career goals so you can work towards a better paying job; decide if a job you are considering will pay enough to meet your family's needs; determine if you might be eligible for public benefits that can help with expenses like health care or child care; test and compare different work or living options and see how they affect your bottom line. Read More

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  Workforce Development Councils of Washington State

• Video - Public Healthcare for Children & Youth in Washington State

  This video explains the public healthcare benefits that are available for children and youth who already receive some public medical assistance in Washington State. It explains the "Early & Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment" (EPSDT) benefits, including how to apply, what it covers, and how to apply for a fair hearing if denied. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

DACA (1)+

• Changes to DACA: Access To Health Care in Washington State

  Important: Recent federal policy changes do NOT terminate anyone’s DACA status now. This means: No changes to health insurance coverage for people with DACA status now. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Health Law Advocates

Medical Coverage for Kids (5)+

• Apple Health for Kids Program: Responding to DSHS Requests for Immigration and Citizenship Documents

  If you have children who are applying for state-funded free or low cost health insurance through Washington State’s Apple Health for Kids program, the Health Care Authority (“HCA”) may ask you for documents about your child’s citizenship or immigration status. This publication explains what you should do. #5310EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Health Coverage for Teens and Young Adults

  Did you know that many teens and young adults in Washington State can get free or low-cost health care? It’s called Washington Apple Health, and it might be right for you. Read More

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  Washington State Health Care Authority

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  Spanish / Español

  Cambodian / Khmer

  Korean / 한국어

  Laotian / ພາສາລາວ

  Russian / Pусский

  Somali / Soomaali

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• How to Apply for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)

  You can apply for Apple Health on any computer with an internet connection at Washington Healthplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org. Read More

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  Health Care Authority

• Washington Apple Health for Kids Website

  Information on who qualifies and how to apply for Washington's children's medical programs. Read More

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  Washington State Health Care Authority

• Washington's Apple Health for Kids Medical Programs

  Medical programs in Washington provide full medical and dental coverage for children whose families have incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Read this publication to find out who qualifies.Publication #5312EN Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский