Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access

These tools provide information on the various programs offered by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS).

DSHS Tools

DSHS Medical Programs (pdf)
This quick reference chart shows 12 of the most common medical programs offered by DSHS, including:
- Pregnancy (pdf)
- TANF / Family Medical (pdf)
- Medicare Savings Programs (pdf)
- Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (pdf)
- Spenddown (pdf)
- Alien Emergency Medical (pdf)
- Applying for General Assistance (pdf)
Kids' Medicaid
This simple flow chart helps parents understand the steps for getting their child a medical coupon. Then it outlines what parents need to do to make sure their child is assigned to the health plan and doctor of their choice.
- Medicaid Eligibility by Immigration Status (pdf)
- Qualifying for Kid's Coverage (pdf)
- Applying for Kid's Coverage (pdf)
- Choosing a Health Plan (pdf)
- What Medical Coupons Cover (pdf)
DSHS Premium Payment Plan (pdf)
This flier explains which DSHS clients can apply to have DSHS pay the premium for certain private health insurances. In most cases, this means double coverage and better access to doctors without additional cost to the client.
Proving Citizenship and Identity (pdf)
This list outlines the documents that you can send to prove citizenship and identity when applying for Medicaid.