Explains the different parts of Medicare including supplement plans and prescription drug coverage. Assesses client needs and helps them enroll in Medicare. Services include helping clients: - Get started with Medicare. - Compare health care plans. - Switch plans during open enrollment. - Understand a letter from Medicare - Save money Services provided by volunteers.

Provides through a partnership with City of Seattle- toilets and hand washing station at six Seattle locations for those experiencing homelessness. Daily maintenance will be provided including sharps disposal, waste removal and supplemental cleaning. Locations include: - City Hall Park - Lake City Community Center - Jefferson Park - Westcrest Park - Cal Anderson Park - Benvenuto Viewpoint

Provides vouchers to a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store.

Operates a mobile health van that provides vaccinations as well as other medical services. Vaccines include COVID-19, flu, childhood, and MPox. Van may also have blood pressure screenings, blood glucose screenings and naloxone, depending on site.

Offers comprehensive medical services for patients and families, including pediatric, adolescent, gynecology services, and primary care (family medicine) with walk-in care. All services: - General health care - Minor emergencies - Obesity issues - Diabetes management - COPD - Hypertension - Immunizations for all ages - Well check and physical exams for all ages - Chronic disease - CDL physical exams - Geriatrics - Contraceptive (IUD) - Occupational health testing

Offers emotional support through volunteers who have gone through breast cancer to breast cancer patients and/or family and friends of breast cancer patients.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Describes many of the functions of the Executive Branch, including the Executive Cabinet, Boards and Commissions, Judicial Commissions and Internships.   Constituent services are listed, including requesting help from the governor's staff in dealing with state agencies and signing up for the governor's update on the latest initiatives and announcements.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Operates a national hotline where individuals can call when they are about to use a substance alone. They will speak with someone while using who will make sure that they're safe. Callers will be asked for their first name, phone number, locations, county, and type of substance being used. This information is kept private unless the individual stops responding, in which the call handlers will reach out to EMS to go to the callers location to help.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Advocates for the rights of residents, serves as mediator in the resolution of complaints of residents related to the quality of life in long term care settings, provides information to the public concerning long term care settings, and monitors the regulations and policies that affect long term care residents.

Provides paid time off for Washington state residents when a serious health condition prevents them from working or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child, or for certain military-related events. Provides up to 90% of weekly pay—up to a maximum of $1,427 Most Washington workers are eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave a year. Some may qualify for up to 18 weeks of paid leave. The leave does not have to be used all at once. MEDICAL LEAVE When a serious health condition prevents an employee from working, medical leave covers a wide range of serious health needs such as major surgery, after giving birth to a baby, for bed rest during pregnancy, to receive treatment for a chronic health condition, and to receive inpatient treatment for substance abuse or mental health. FAMILY LEAVE When an employee needs to take time off to care for a family member and the family member has a serious health condition that would qualify them for medical leave, or if they're welcoming a new baby or child into their family, they are eligible for family leave. MILITARY FAMILY LEAVE Allow Washington workers to spend time with a family member in the military if the family member is about to be deployed overseas or is returning from overseas deployment.

Receive and refer for investigation allegations of abuse, neglect or unsatisfactory conditions in licensed and certified long-term care settings.   Conducts unannounced investigations and inspections at routine intervals to promote resident protection and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

211 is a national locally operated telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. Website helps individuals locate 211 call centers and other information & referral lines across the country. Site is managed by Alliance of Information & Referral Systems.

Provides specialized transportation resource assistance, coordination, and advocacy for residents who need transportation services beyond those listed in the 2-1-1 database. Calls are generally returned within 1 business day.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Provides through a partnership with City of Seattle- toilets and hand washing station at six Seattle locations for those experiencing homelessness. Daily maintenance will be provided including sharps disposal, waste removal and supplemental cleaning. Locations include: - City Hall Park - Lake City Community Center - Jefferson Park - Westcrest Park - Cal Anderson Park - Benvenuto Viewpoint

Provides a nationwide drug discount savings card for most FDA approved brand and generic prescription medications. Card also available as a phone app. Provides a Drug Price Lookup Tool to see exactly how much the medicine will cost at different participating pharmacies. Participating pharmacies: - Albertsons - Safeway - CVS Pharmacy/Target - HyVee - Kmart - Kroger - Rite Aid - Walgreens Family members, friends and co-workers can also use the card for discounts.

Operates a self-managed overnight shelter program at up to 10-15 sites throughout Seattle, providing shelter for over 200 clients per night in the indoor shelter. Some facilities serve only men or women; others serve both men and women, with separate sleeping areas. Trans* clients are served as they self-identify. Locations of shelters include North End: - Lakeview (women only) 10 person shelter - Maple Leaf (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter - Woodland Park UMC (men only) 20 person shelter - St. John (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter Greenlake: -Bethany Lutheran Shelter (men only) 20 person shelter Ballard: - St. Luke Shelter (co-ed, separate areas) 15 person shelter - OFB (men only) 20 person shelter - Vets Hall Shelter (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter - provides late access for workers. Wallingford: - Gift of Grace (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter U District: - Christ Episcopal Church Shelter (co-ed, separate areas) 30 person shelter - provides late access for workers - University Friends (co-ed, separate areas) 20 person shelter - University Lutheran Shelter (women only)15 bed shelter- provides late access for workers Int'l District: - Safe Haven ( co-ed, separate areas) 30 person shelter - provides late access for workers South End: - Bunkhouse Nights Shelter ( co-ed, separate areas) 25 person shelter - provides late access for workers. Intake is usually available in Spanish as well as English; other available languages at intake vary, though clients are able to access shelter regardless of language or ability to speak. All facilities provide mats and blankets. Many sites are wheelchair accessible and some provide shower facilities.   Clients must leave the shelters early each morning.   Individual shelters may potentially refrain from screening on days that they are full. Shelter screenings for night-of only; no day(s)-in-advance screenings.

Provides curb-to-curb shared ride transportation using lift-equipped vans and other accessible vehicles for individuals whose disability prevents use of the regular accessible public transit bus and light rail services. Paratransit riders who have been found eligible can request trips one to seven (1-7) days in advance. Expect trips to be shared and take as long as a regular bus ride. Also expect to be picked up a little earlier or later so other rider’s trips can be added to the route. Use Access Paratransit to go anywhere within the same service area and at the same times that the regular public transit and light rail operates. Inter-county trips are available to/from neighboring counties within each county’s service areas.

Provides transportation to covered medical services for Medicaid clients. Public transportation, such as the bus, must be used before other forms of transportation. If the bus cannot be taken for mobility reasons, or if bus service is not available in a client's area, helps with other transportation such as: Gas vouchers; van/taxi (may be grouped with others); group shuttle; ferry fares; intercity bus; wheelchair accessible vehicles; and air fare/water taxi (San Juan County). After-hours transportation assistance Provides rides home from the Emergency Room when the office is closed. Medical staff must contact (360) 733-8294. All other trips must be pre-arranged.