United States Senator Patty Murray

Apply for State Assistance

• Apply for food stamps, cash, or child care help from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Nutrition

• Helpful information on state food programs
• Find food stamp organizations in your area  if you want to apply in person
• Find a food bank near you in Washington state
• Access healthy food and support services for women and children
• Get helpful tips on eating right during tough economic times

Health Care

• Get information about Medicaid and other medical help in Washington State
• Get information or apply for Washington state’s Basic Health program which provides low-cost health care coverage through private health plans to many who don’t qualify for Medicaid
• Answers to frequently asked questions about health care assistance in Washington State
• Information on COBRA Continuation Health Coverage

Help Lowering Your Bills

• Important energy saving tips
• View the income eligibility for Washington State’s Low Income Weatherization Program
• Find weatherization agencies in your area (Page 2)
• Information on energy bill  assistance programs in Washington state (LIHEAP)
• Income eligibility guidelines for energy bill assistance
• Find where to apply for energy bill assistance in Washington state