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The Basics (2)+

• Estate Recovery for Medical Services Paid for by the State

  The state has many programs that pay for medical services. The Medicaid program is one example. Under some of these programs and with important limitations, the estate recovery law allows the state to recover (to be paid back) the cost of the services it pays for. #5172EN Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

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• 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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Medicaid (4)+

• 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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• Questions and Answers on Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents

  Medicaid is a government program that pays for medical services including nursing home care. It is administered by DSHS -- the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. To receive Medicaid payment for nursing home care, you must meet the financial eligibility requirements described in this publication. Also, you must need the care provided in a nursing home. #5170EN Read More

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  Solid Ground

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• Questions and Answers on the Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) and Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) Programs

  TSOA and MAC are Medicaid programs. TSOA and MAC provide free services to unpaid caregivers who are taking care of family members who are at least 55 years old. #5171EN Read More

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  Solid Ground

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

  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. #5104EN Read More

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  Solid Ground

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Medicare (1)+

• Medicare Savings Programs: Help Paying For Medicare Costs

  If you’re on Medicare, you may qualify for help with Medicare premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing. There are four programs that can help. #5210EN Read More

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  Solid Ground

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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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