Health Care Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce that through our Cascade Care public option procurement process, we have identified five carriers as apparently successful bidders (ASBs). Even with COVID-19 hitting our state the same week this procurement was released, the ASBs proposed a coverage plan for nearly every Washington county. The Cascade Care public […]
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CHAP is a telephone assistance program serving King County residents by connecting them to health insurance, health care services and other resources. CHAP services are free and confidential. Call us today for help at 1-800-756-5437 or email us at: chap@kingcounty.gov Programa de Acceso a Salud Comunitaria (CHAP) en español Download the CHAP brochure (PDF) Our vision: Equal […]
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Testing for COVID-19 is an essential tool for stopping the spread of the disease and reopening Seattle and King County. Free testing is available in King County regardless of immigration status. Who should get tested for COVID-19? Anyone with these symptoms should contact a healthcare provider or a testing site to discuss the need for […]
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***Since New Resources of Relief Periodically Arise or End, Please Visit the CLS Website at www.columbialegal.org/coronavirus-benefits-information-for-people-without-immigration-status/ for the Most Current Information*** You don’t have a Social Security Number. You don’t have health care. You have to take time off work or you are laid off because of the coronavirus. You can’t get unemployment benefits. What […]
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Unemployment Insurance Step 1: Eligibility If you were laid off as a result of COVID-19, you are likely eligible for regular unemployment benefits. If you are unsure of your eligibility after completing the checklist, apply anyway. Complete the application as best you can and we will follow up with you as soon as possible. If you […]
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Background The Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders provides a platform for African community organizations and businesses to share resources and information to enable collaboration and to be the voice on all common issues affecting us. There was a need recognized to gather data and compile information around the areas of economic empowerment issues […]
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Beginning in mid-March, households received their invitation letter to complete the 2020 Census in three different ways- online (my2020census.gov), by phone (1-844-330-2020), and by mail in multiple languages Hilltop Journal April Edition (250-700 words limit- Currently 699) Martha Lucas, Census Project Manager, Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders It’s here…Beginning in mid-March, households received […]
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The theme for the 3rd Annual Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders was “TAKING ACTION THROUGH LEADERSHIP FOR A BETTER FUTURE.” About 100 African community leaders from all around Washington State attended the summit which took place at Seattle City Hall on 4th Avenue. The summit had the following guess speakers: Mike O’Brien (former […]
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