Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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ParentHelp123.org Benefit Finder
(Separate Website)
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!
By: WithinReach
The Self-Sufficiency Calculator for Washington State
(Separate Website)
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.
By: Workforce Development Councils of Washington State
Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage
(Separate Website)
If you are looking for medical coverage, this guide can help point the way.
By: Let's Get America Covered
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How Can I Get Medical Coverage or Help With Medical Bills?
This publication explains what types of health care coverage are offered by the state for those in need.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington Medical Coverage: State and Federal Programs
(Separate Website)
Information about government health programs for adults, children and senior citizens.
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
Charity Care: Medical Coverage for Hospital-Based Medical Services This publication is intended to answer common questions about the medical coverage program called "Charity Care"; the legal authority for this program is set forth in R.C.W. Ch. 70.170 and WAC Ch. 246-453 which should be available in your local library or on the internet. For information on other programs of medical coverage that may be available to low-income persons in the state of Washington see our publication How Can I Get Medical Coverage or Help with Medical Bills?
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Questions and Answers on the COPES Program COPES is a program that pays for personal care and other services for people in their own homes. COPES also pays for care in adult family homes, adult residential care facilities, and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Understanding Basic Health
(Separate Website)
Details from DSHS about the Basic Health Care Program.
By: Department of Social and Health Services
Understanding the New Washington Health Program Washington Health Program (WHP) is a new health insurance plan offered by the Washington Health Care Authority starting July 2010. Unlike the Basic Health program, WHP is not subsidized by the state. You get care through the Community Health Plan of Washington, a managed care organization. You must be a Washington resident (citizen/immigrant status not required). You may not receive Basic Health or DSHS medical coverage while on WHP, and you may not be eligible for Medicare.
By: Northwest Health Law Advocates
Washington Basic Health Plan
(Separate Website)
Information on how to apply for the Basic Health plan, the waiting list, and how much it will cost if and when you qualify.
By: Washington State Health Care Authority
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's a program for people who don't get Medicaid coverage that comes with a cash grant from Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance, or another public assistance program.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
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.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Help With Prescription Drug Costs
(Separate Website)
Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the new prescription drug program. The extra help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year.
By: Social Security Online
The Medicine Program: When You Can't Afford Your Medicine
(Separate Website)
If you qualify, this program will help you obtain prescription medicine at no cost.
By: The Medicine Program
2011 Changes to Medicaid and Basic Health: Highlights A summary of recent changes in these programs.
By: Northwest Justice Project
New Citizenship Eligibility Requirements for Basic Health Under new rules, you must meet citizenship or immigration eligibility requirements to be eligible for Basic Health.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Prescription Medication - Rx Assistance
(Separate Website)
Provides information for those needing help paying for prescription medication.
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