Washington Health is a new program offered by Basic Health. It is another option for affordable and reliable health insurance with fewer restrictions and low costs. Anyone who lives in Washington may qualify for this unique program that offers multiple levels of health insurance coverage. Members maintain low deductibles with coverage for basic health services such as routine office visits, immunizations, preventive screenings and more.
DSHS has changed to a new payment system called Provider One. As of May 2010, clients will be issued a permanent Services Card. These plastic cards are mailed to clients and replace the paper medical coupon. The Services Card is free to clients and will be used much like other insurance industry cards.
Help your clients understand what changes to expect with the Services Card:
Helpful resources about the Services Card
The Summer Meals Program is one of the federal nutrition programs that provides free meals and snacks to children and teens during the summer months (June through August). Summer meal sites are located in schools, parks, recreation centers, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and camps.
All kids and teens (ages 1 to 18 years old) are eligible for the program. No proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required.
Thanks to generous support from Community Health Plan, ParentHelp123.org has expanded and improved its online Resource Finder. Using family-friendly terms, website users can search for health and food resources across Washington. Searchable resources include:
New and improved features of the Resource Finder include:
Find resources using the NEW Resource Finder on ParentHelp123.org.
WithinReach’s Family Health Hotline provides clients AND professionals with up-to-date information about state-sponsored health insurance and food programs. Knowledgable staff can explain program eligibility guidelines and help professionals understand how and where clients can access services.
With recent updates in technology, the Family Health Hotline now offers integrated telephone/online services. Staff can screen callers for eligibility, start a benefits application and email an activation code for clients to finish their application on ParentHelp123.org. Local resources like WIC clinics, food banks, etc. can also be emailed to clients and professionals.
Staff are available Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:30 and Friday 8:00-5:00
WA Insurance Commissioner – Resources for the Uninsured
In the current economy, some people are losing jobs, losing health insurance and struggling to pay for health care. If families don’t qualify for state benefit programs, refer them to SHIBA (State Health Insurance Benefit Advisors) for free health care coverage counseling.
Changes to the Alien Emergency Medical Program
The Alien Emergency Medical (AEM) program is for non-citizens who: have a qualifying emergent medical condition; would be eligible for Medicaid if he/she were a citizen; and are ineligible for a full-scope Medicaid program due to immigrant status. Beginning November 1, 2009, the scope of coverage for medical services for non-citizens will significantly change to comply with federal law and a state legislative mandate. Learn more about AEM.
These AEM changes do not apply to non-citizen pregnant women and children. Pregnant women and children, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, should continue to apply for Medicaid services through the state-sponsored First Steps and Apple Health for Kids programs.
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