1. Free and Low-Cost Medical Resource in Clark County Dolly England Health Educator Clark County Public Health November 9, 2009

2. Rights and Responsibilities You have the RIGHT to : Respectful & Kind Care Second OpinionPrivacy

3. Rights and Responsibilities You have the Responsibility to… Keep appointments or call to cancel Treat providers with respect Follow providers advice Give complete accurate information

4. Medical Home Medical Dental Vision

5. Immunizations Places to get Free/Low-Cost Immunizations: The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Sea Mar Community Health Center See flyers for upcoming back to school Immunization clinics

6. Dental Services ABCD Dental Program- Children 0-5years See Dental Resource List Flyer

7. Vision Care Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Vision U.S.A Lions Sight Committee of Clark County State Vision Clinic

8. Pharmacy- Prescriptions County Prescription Discount Card State Prescription Discount Card Needy Med’s (Patient Assistance Programs)

9. Medical for Children For all citizen and immigrant children in the state of Washington Age: up to 19 Family income: Example- Family of 4 can earn up to $ 5,513 per month (2009)

10. How to Apply Things to remember: No Application is complete without: Proof of Income: 30 days worth of pay stubs Last years taxes Letter from employer stating your monthly income Unemployment statements Letter from client stating how they pay rent, utilities- “the day to day” Proof of Citizenship/Identity: Copies of birth certificate, pass port for child applying If child is over age 16 copies of photo id is needed- school ID, drivers license

13. Medicaid for Family Adults and children get coverage Adult(s) with child(ren) under age 19 in home Low income & savings Example - Working family of 4, gross monthly income $661 (2009) (50% of earned income is disregarded with this program. So a family of 4 could make up to $1322 before deductions)

15. Medicaid for Pregnant Women U.S. citizen & immigrant women Family income: Family of 4= $3400 If income is higher, can get coverage & contribute to cost. Similar to a deductible. Coverage through end of pregnancy, plus 2 months.

16. Health Care for Women

17. Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid or “Medical Coupons” U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant Family Children Pregnant women Refugees 65 + Blind Disable Lower income

18. Medicare Age 65 and older U.S. citizen or permanent residents who have paid into it. Adults & spouses worked in a Medicare covered job for at least 10 years/ 40 quarters. Adults if have an illness/ disability and can’t work any more.

19. For Medicare Questions “SHIBA” Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors 360-735- 3686 Or Online at: www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba

20. Resources for Adults Free Clinic of Southwest Washington New Heights Clinic Sea Mar Community Health Center Clinica de Salud Familiar Columbia Gorge Medical Center

21. Emergency Care A serious problem that needs care right away: Chest pain Severe bleeding/pain Trauma injury Life/health in serious danger Breathing difficulty Head/eye injury Poisoning

22. Urgency Care Fever Sore throat Sprains Earaches Cuts Insect/animal bites 1.Call your doctor’s office 2. Go to an Urgent Care clinic When you need fast treatment for an unexpected illness or injury :

23. Resources for Families www.parenthelp123.org

24. www.Parenthelp123.org Use PH123 to apply for: Children’s Medical Family Medical Pregnancy Medical Food Assistance Reduced School Lunch Unemployment Benefits WIC Resources

25. Basic Food Income Guidelines Family SizeAmount 1$1805 2$2429 3$3052 4$3675 5$4299

26. Food Banks

27. Schools Out Let’s Go! www.schoolsoutletsgo.org

28. Additional Resources

29. For More Information “SHIBA” Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors 360-735-3686 Clark County Public Health 360-397-8000 X 7308 Dolly.England@clark.wa.gov

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