Eligibility Table of Contents

Eligibility for medical programs is very complex and is not easily summarized; but the following pages will provide you with some general information:
	Children's Medical Application (Revised 5/1/00) - the current version of DSHS form 14-380 "Application for Children's Medical Benefits." This is a new version which you can fill out on your computer. Then, print the completed form and send it to the address listed on the form. Note: To view the application, you must use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Acrobat Reader for reading PDF files, download it free from Adobe.

	Federal Poverty Levels for Year 2000 - Each April, the federal government announces the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) for the current year. Here are the standards, effective April 1 2000. PDF Version of Federal Poverty Levels - You can also view this information in PDF format using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Note: If you don't have Acrobat Reader for reading PDF files, download it free from Adobe

	Overview of Medical Eligibility This on-line manual provides a summary overview of the different medical programs offered by the Washington State Medical Assistance Administration.

	Differences between several Medicaid eligibility programs. This "cheat" sheet provides at a glance, the differences between several medical programs.

	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This page answers many of the questions posed about the Family Medical Program.

	INS Medicaid Policy - Learn about Immigration and Naturalization Service's policy that getting medical benefits won't jeopardize the chances of getting a green card or becoming a citizen.

	Family Medical Project. The Family Medical Project will find families who lost medical benefits when their TANF cash grant ended between August 1, 1997 and August 31, 1999. These clients will receive three months medical benefits beginning May 2000. Some may be able to get reimbursed for past medical bills.