Important Message(s)
The Washington Connection website will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance starting at 6:00 am on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
The website is anticipated to be available again at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
We are aware, in some situations, clients are unable to submit their application when applying for Health Care Coverage - Everyone applying is 65 or older, blind or disabled AND their income is over $1580.00 per month.
Until this can be resolved, if you are over age 65 and only applying for Health Care Coverage – Everyone applying is 65 or older, blind or disabled click Renew my annual benefits to submit an Eligibility Review instead of an application.
This message will remain up until the issue is resolved or we have more information.
Welcome
Washington Connection offers you a fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits. This may save you having to visit or call an office in some cases. Services for families and individuals include:
- Food
- Cash
- Child Care
- Long-Term Care
- Medicare Savings Programs
- Medical assistance (Age 65 or older, blind, or disabled)
Click the “See If I Qualify” button to get started.
You can visit Washington Healthplanfinder?to find healthcare coverage for:
- Children
- Parents/caretakers with children
- Pregnant women
- Adults age 18 to 64 years old
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You can see what programs or services you or your family?may qualify to receive from our prescreener.
- Plan up to 15 minutes.
- Enter basic household information?about your situation.
- Review the results.
- Research the programs.
This doesn’t guarantee benefits. You will need to apply to confirm whether you are eligible.
You can complete an online application for some public benefits programs. These involve services offered by the:
- Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
- Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).
- Healthcare Authority (HCA).
Plan up to an hour to enter needed information. Your finished application goes directly to the right agency to review.
You will receive an annual letter with a deadline to renew your benefits. You may hear this called an eligibility review. This is different from the six-month Mid-Certification Review (MCR).
You can complete an online renewal here for:
- Cash
- Child Care
- Food
- Long Term Services and Supports
- Medical
You can report a change online for people in your household who receive benefits. This keeps your benefits correct.
You should report:
- A new address
- A new job
- Monthly income going up or down
- Shelter costs going up or down
- Someone moving into or out of the home
- Passing away of household member on DSHS benefits
Your program may require a mid-certification review (MCR). This usually happens six months into your year-long benefits period.
You will receive a letter if a review is coming up. And you can check the Important Dates page in your Client Benefit Account. Complete reviews by the deadline so you still get the benefits you are eligible to receive.
Access your Client Benefit Account. Or register for a Client Benefit Account.
This webpage lists helpful state, local and federal programs. The list also includes organizations in our community network, too.
Browse by categories:
- Cash and Financial Help
- Children and Families
- Crime and Domestic Violence
- Education
- Employment
- Food
- And many more services
A new window pops up when you click on a link. This takes you to the webpage for that resource.
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Community partner resources
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