Important Message(s)
Due to changes in the federal law, emergency food allotments are ending in February and your food benefit amount will decrease to normal benefit levels beginning March 2023.
To check for additional resources, go to findhelp.org and visit the SNAP Match Programs website to learn about Match Funds so you can purchase more fruits and vegetables. If circumstances in your life have changed, you may qualify for a different food benefit amount.
You can report a change in household size, income or expenses, or apply for additional assistance on this page, by calling 877-501-2233, or visiting your local Community Services Office.
Tribal Outstations are now open to assist with DSHS services, such as applications for cash, food and medical assistance. EBT cards are issued at select locations. Use the Office Locator to find a location near you.
Narrow your search and find a location near you:
1. Enter your zip code in the Find a DSHS Office or Resource search field.
2. Click Find.
3. Tribal outstations have the word Outstation at the end of the office’s name.
4. To see what services are offered at the outstation, click View Details and review the Location Services section.
DSHS has recently heard about EBT fraud and urge all EBT card users to protect their account information. You can access your account online by visiting ebtEDGE.com. The ebtEDGE site provides access to services like freezing your EBT card, and blocking out of state or online transactions.
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Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance. Click “See If I Qualify” to get started. Watch Video
Washington Healthplanfinder offers healthcare coverage for children, parents/caretakers with children, pregnant women, or adults age 18 to 64 years old. For information regarding available services or to apply for benefits, visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org.
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Washington Connection can do a prescreening to see what programs or services you or your family may be qualified to receive from various State, Federal, or Local sources.
Enter in basic household information about your situation. Once completed a results page displays with programs that you might be qualified for.
This process takes approximately 15 minutes depending on your circumstances. This is not a guarantee of benefits but instead a guide to programs that you might be eligible to receive based on the answers provided. An application would be required to make a full determination.
Complete an online application for some programs offered by the Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Children, Youth and Families, and the Healthcare Authority.
This process takes about an hour depending on your household circumstances.
Once completed, an electronic copy is automatically sent to the appropriate agency for processing.
To apply for Washington Apple Health programs that cover children, parent/caretaker with children, pregnant women, or adults 18 to 64 years old, go to Washington Healthplanfinder by clicking here.
Complete an online renewal (or Eligibility Review) for current benefits that are due to expire soon.
Currently renewals are only available for:
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This process takes about an hour depending on your household circumstances.
To renew your Washington Apple Health programs that cover children, parent/caretaker with children, pregnant women, or adults 18 to 64 years old, go to Washington Healthplanfinder by clicking here.
Report a change in your household situation. This option is only for persons currently receiving benefits who wish to report a change.
Some examples of changes include:
- Starting a job
- Increase/Decrease in monthly income
- Increase/Decrease in shelter costs
- Someone moving into or out of the home
- Change in address
Your mid-certification review is available on the "Important Dates" page of your Client Benefit Account. It will only be available when it is due.To access your Client Benefit Account, click the below button to login.
If you don’t have a Client Benefit Account, register for a Client Benefit Account by clicking here .
Find additional resources available for a wide variety of topics.
This section is broken down by category and includes resource information from many State, Local and Federal agencies as well as local non-profit organizations.
Once an individual resource link is selected, a new browser opens up as this information is not part of the WA Connection website.
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