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• When Can I Enroll in a Plan Through Washington Healthplanfinder?

  The next open enrollment period for Qualified Health Plan (QHP) begins November 1, 2016 and closes January 31, 2017. Read frequently asked questions and answers. Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Washington Apple Health for Kids Web Site

  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

• 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

• Prescription Medication - Rx Assistance

  Provides information for those needing help paying for prescription medication. Read More

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  RX Assistance

• Washington's Apple Health for Kids Medical Programs

  5312EN - 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. Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• 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

• The Medicine Program: When You Can't Afford Your Medicine

  If you qualify, this program will help you obtain prescription medicine at no cost. Read More

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  The Medicine Program

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

  5310EN - 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. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Health Care Coverage for Former Foster Youth

  5314EN - If you were in foster care in Washington and receiving Apple Health (Medicaid) at age 18 or on the date you aged out of foster care (up to 21 years old), you are eligible for Apple Health coverage until you age 26. Read More

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  Northwest Health Law Advocates

• Healthy Ties: The Grandparent's and Other Relatives Guide to Health Insurance for Children

  What you need to know about Medicaid and The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Read More

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  Children's Defense Fund

• 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

• The Medically Needy "Spenddown" Program: Medicaid for Adults 65 and Older or Disabled Who Don't Get SSI

  5104EN - 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. Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Video - How Health Insurance Works

  Explains the basics of health insurance plans including, deductibles, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, co-insurance and more. Read More

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  eHealth