HEALTH, MEDICAL, & DENTAL
WASHINGTON CONNECTION
Washington Connection offers a fast and effortless way to apply for a variety of services such as food, cash, childcare, long-term care, the Medicare Savings Program, and medical assistance for individuals aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
Website: www.washingtonconnection.org
PARENT HELP 123
Parent Help 123 helps families in Washington State find services in their communities and apply for health insurance, food assistance, and more.
Phone: 1-800-322-2588
Website: www.parenthelp123.org
BABY AND CHILD DENTISTRY (ABCD)
Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program at the Spokane Regional Health District is funded by the Washington State Health Care Authority and ARCORA Foundation. Any child under age 6 who has Apple Health (Medicaid) benefits is eligible for the program. Spokane Regional Health District program staff help eligible kids access ABCD-certified dentists that will provide fluoride varnish applications, dental exams, parent-education sessions, and restorative care as needed.
Phone: (509) 324-1478
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WASHINGTON STATE SPECIAL NEEDS DENTAL DIRECTORY
Washington State Special Needs Dental Directory is an online searchable directory that provides a partial listing of dentists who treat patients with mild and/or moderate-severe manifestations of several different developmental and acquired special needs. There is also a link to medical and dental fact sheets about children and adults with special needs for use by the dental profession and for parents and caregivers.
Phone: 1-800-448-3368
Website: www.wsda.org/public/special-needs-directory
Email: info@wsda.org
CHAS HEALTH
Chas Health provides high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to families and individuals of all ages, regardless of insurance status or the ability to pay. They accept most insurance plans including private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. If your household income qualifies, you may receive reduced fees based on your application and proof of income.
Services include:
Primary Care
Pediatrics
Women’s Health & Pregnancy Care
Specialty
Urgent Care
Dental
Pharmacy
Behavioral Health
Nutrition
Chas Health’s patient services coordinators are also available to help individuals identify and enroll in health insurance coverage.
Call (509) 444-8200 to find the location nearest you.
Website: www.chas.org
MEDICARE PLANS PATIENT RESOURCE CENTER
The Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center consults patients, industry experts, and health care providers to bring together basic, comprehensive, fact-based knowledge about Medicare. These resources provide helpful frameworks to get necessary coverage for older adults and people with disabilities.
Resources include:
How Medicaid works with Medicare
Dual eligible standards
Qualifying/applying for Medicare
Medicaid costs
Seniors Medicare and Medicaid
How to apply
You can also submit specific Medicare questions and have them followed up via email.
Website: www.medicareplans.com
APPLE HEALTH
Apple Health is Washington State’s Medicaid Program, designed for disabled and/or low-income children and adults.
Website: www.wahealthplanfinder.org
Phone: 1(800) 562-3022
RESOURCE CENTER OF SPOKANE COUNTY
The Resource Center of Spokane County provides resources and support to help ensure that all aspects of a person’s personal and professional life are addressed in order to increase their opportunities. Just some of the services they provide include: free cell phone programs; low-cost internet service and computer equipment; energy assistance; SSI and SSDI assistance; Financial Literacy, Responsible Renters, and First-Time Home Buyers classes; Substance-Use Disorder and mental health assessments and referrals; counseling referrals; assistance in signing up for State medical insurance; and work readiness programs. The Center is located at 130 S. Arthur 2nd Floor, Spokane, WA 99202. For more information, visit their office, call 509-867-8188, or email info@spokaneresourcecenter.org. Visit their website at: https://spokaneresourcecenter.org/
NURSE WORKS LLC
Nurse Works LLC’s mission is to provide high quality care and honor seniors in our community with integrity. Founder Janice Courchaine has over 15 years of combined experience in rehab, home health, hospice, long term care, and case management. She is certified to provide Routine Foot Care for people with medical conditions or other limitations, providing appropriate foot and nail care to maintain mobility, and to promote health and quality of life. Nurse Works LLC also sees value in supporting the senior communities by providing Nurse Delegation; empowering caregivers to provide the highest quality of care through education and giving them the skills needed to continue to support residents in their current living environment.
Website: https://www.nurseworksllc.com
Location: 1421 N. Laura Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Phone: (509) 921-2753
GROTTOES INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION
Grottoes International Humanitarian Foundation is a nonprofit organization that brings “Special Smiles” to children with special needs by providing them much-needed dental care. The program helps cover the cost of dental treatment and anesthesia costs, whether done in a hospital setting or dental office. The program is designed for children under 21 with one or more of the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, or pre- or post- organ transplant recipient.
Website: https://hfgrotto.org/
Contact the representative for our area, Michael Palko-Dean: (253) 217-8291