Provides free and unbiased counseling and information on health insurance issues such as: -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and compare health insurance plans and programs -  Providing enrollment help with Medicare -  Speaking with 1-800-MEDICARE on clients' behalf -  Making referrals to other agencies and programs -  Collecting and reporting possible fraud complaints Also offers the Community Based Care Coordination program which provides coordination of services to Medicaid and Medicaid-eligible clients. The program supports clients with improving quality of life, help managing multiple care providers, assistance in getting appointments, identifying helpful community resources, connecting to available benefits.

Federal program for navigating the Long Term Care (LTC) services and processes so that the individual may receive any desired help with meeting their personal care needs including getting dressed, driving to appointments, or making meals. Offers Pathfinder services to help find providers in the area as well as different types of services depending on special circumstances, needs, or demographics.

Provides counseling and information on Medicare health insurance issues such as the following: -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and comparing health insurance plans and programs -  Providing enrollment help with Medicare -  Speaking with 1-800 MEDICARE on clients' behalf -  Making referrals to other agencies and programs -  Collecting and reporting possible fraud complaints   No legal services are provided.

Provides a free, confidential and impartial counseling resource sponsored by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Extensively trained volunteer advisors, located around the state, help consumers of all ages understand their health care coverage rights and options. Volunteers also offer up-to-date information on private insurance, government programs, prescription assistance and other topics.

Provides counseling and information on health insurance issues such as -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and compare health insurance plans and programs -  Providing enrollment help with Medicare

Social worker partners with older adults to address their concerns and to help them through challenging life transitions. Assists with - Senior Housing - Caregiver Support - Memory Loss Resources - Mental Health Referrals and Support - Home Care Options - Medicare/Medicaid - Legal Referrals - Emergency Assistance - Long-term Care Planning

Provides counseling and information on health insurance issues such as -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and compare health insurance plans and programs -  Providing enrollment help with Medicare -  Speaking with 1-800 MEDICARE on clients' behalf -  Making referrals to other agencies and programs -  Collecting and reporting possible fraud complaints   No legal services are provided.

Education and presentation opportunities are available for anyone interested in learning about WA Cares, the long-term care fund for Washingtonians.

Compares the cost of long term care and long term care insurance by regions.