Public benefits for immigrants

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How to Petition for Superior Court Review - Administrative Decision Relating to Public Benefits

If you appealed an agency decision about your public benefits and lost your administrative hearing, you can appeal the administrative law judge's decision. This packet explains when and how to do so, and has forms you can use. Packet #7917EN

I’m not a U.S. Citizen. Am I eligible for any public assistance programs?

Read this to learn whether and when you can get help with your basic needs, such as food, medical coverage, and rent, when you're not a U.S. citizen. #7920EN

Medical bills and immigrants without legal status

Describes what programs are available and who is eligible for medical bill help. #8144EN

Public Charge: What You Need to Know

Find out here about the public charge test. This will also help in deciding if, and when, to use the public assistance benefits you or your family members need. #8123EN

Your Rights Dealing with DSHS

Read about what services you can get from DSHS and what your rights are when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN.

Medical bills and immigrants without legal status

Describes what programs are available and who is eligible for medical bill help. #8144EN

Washington public assistance for immigrant victims of domestic violence

This will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you are an immigrant and a victim of domestic violence. If you have a different immigration status, please read one of our other publications on this topic. #7924EN

Washington Public Assistance for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Entrants

(Includes Refugees, Asylees, Persons Granted Withholding of Deportation, Cuban-Haitian Entrants and Special Immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan) #7932EN

Your Rights Dealing with DSHS

Read about what services you can get from DSHS and what your rights are when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN.

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