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The Basics (2)+

• How To Apply Online For Just Medicare

  You can apply online for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• 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

Eligibility (1)+

• 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

Medicaid (2)+

• First-timers' Guide to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)

  Now that you've enrolled in Apple Health, what's next? Here's a guide that explains what to expect. Read More

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  Washington State Health Care Authority

• 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

Medical Coverage for Kids (2)+

• First-timers' Guide to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)

  Now that you've enrolled in Apple Health, what's next? Here's a guide that explains what to expect. Read More

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  Washington State Health Care Authority

• 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

Medicare (3)+

• Accessing Information on Medicare Benefits for LGBT People

  The ever-evolving legal rights and Medicare benefits that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and married couples can be challenging to follow. This resource document provides links to organizations providing relevant information. Read More

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  SAGE

• 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

• How To Apply Online For Just Medicare

  You can apply online for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire. Content Detail

  By:

  Social Security Administration

Scams (1)+

• Hang up on Medicare card scams

  Scammers follow the news – and the money. A few months ago, we shared the news that Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with another number. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

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