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Provides monthly checks for people who have worked in the past and who are now unable to work because of a disability. The amount of the monthly disability benefit is based on the Social Security earnings record of the insured worker. SSDI checks may start at the sixth full month of the disability, although claims may be filed before that time.   Claims may also be filed for up to 12 months retroactively.   Individuals with disabilities may qualify for vocational rehabilitation services which could result in a return to work.   Recipients of SSDI may also be eligible for Medicare benefits.   Offers a Compassionate Allowances initiative that benefits people with certain rare diseases.   This initiative will fast-track applications for Social Security disability for applicants with any of 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers whose medical conditions are very severe.   Currently, many people with rare diseases experience lengthy delays when they apply for Social Security assistance because those making the decisions are not familiar with their diseases.   

Provides referrals to local private attorneys who can represent claimants applying for SSDI and SSI benefits, and those appealing a denial of SSDI and SSI benefits. All attorneys listed by NOSSCR accept new clients when their cases reach the hearing level (which means that the individual has been denied twice). Most members of NOSSCR also represent individuals earlier in the process, and many work on a contingency basis.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides information and documents related to ONLY these topics: estate planning, end-of-life planning, power of attorney, probate/small estates, long-term care, and adult guardianship (no minor guardianship). **Cannot** assist with any other legal issues, topics listed are only issues we can address. Coordinates two elder law clinics through a partnership between Sound Generations and the King County Bar Association. Thirty-minute appointments with attorneys are available in Seattle and Kent. Attorneys cannot represent anyone in court or on an ongoing basis. Does not have referrals for reduced-cost private attorneys. Does not have referrals for professional fiduciary services like professional guardians, executors, or representative payees.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts.  Medicare Volunteers are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice.

Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) helps people find the right attorney to hire that can help with their particular legal issue. Referrals are to paid attorneys only; LRS is not a pro bono service. LRS has attorney members in most areas of law. Translation services available.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

This is a partner legal clinic operated by the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington. King County Bar Association schedules clients for appointments for this clinic. Provides a free 30 minute consultation with an attorney on federal civil rights legal issues. *Most appointments via telephone with limited in-person availability in Seattle. Legal Clinic Schedulers will provide clients with more information during the intake process* Prioritizes clients with issues such as - Inmates receiving inadequate medical care or inadequate counsel as well as other inadequate conditions of confinement - Employment discrimination - Sexual harassment - Cases involving police misconduct Also advises individuals on issues such as - Americans with Disabilities Act - Discrimination based on any protected class - Discrimination related to race or gender - Prisoner rights and/or prison mistreatment - Excessive force - Search and seizure - Free speech - Voting rights - Gun rights - Title II Housing - Unlawful sentence - Ineffective assistance of counsel (In a criminal case ONLY- where an attorney's mistakes were the reason you lost your case) - Existing cases in federal court Clinic attorneys can do the following: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Clinic attorneys have expertise in civil rights law. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides monthly checks to people who are elderly, disabled and/or blind and meet other program eligibility guidelines.   The basic monthly check is the same in all states; some states add money to the basic rate. Recipients are also eligible for WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and may be eligible for Social Security and food benefits.   WASHCAP (Washington State Combined Application Program) Applicants for SSI will be asked if they want to apply for food benefits and may choose the Basic Food Benefits plan or WASHCAP benefits. WASHCAP is a joint effort between the Social Security Administration and DSHS to simplify the way food assistance is delivered to SSI recipients. WASHCAP recipients benefit because they -  Need only contact SSA to report changes in their circumstances -  Are certified for benefits for 36 months -  May receive a larger monthly benefit

Helps Medicare beneficiaries exercise their right to high-quality health care and assists with quality of care complaints such as helping to    - File a complaint about the quality of care received under Medicare   - Appeal a notice that you will be discharged from the hospital   - Appeal a notice that skilled services from a non-hospital provider will be stopped   Information on website is available in multiple languages.

Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.   Services may include: -  Information and referral -  Independent living skills training -  Peer support -  Finding and retaining housing -  How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare -  Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services. All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.

Provides monthly checks for people who have worked in the past and who are now unable to work because of a disability. The amount of the monthly disability benefit is based on the Social Security earnings record of the insured worker. SSDI checks may start at the sixth full month of the disability, although claims may be filed before that time.   Claims may also be filed for up to 12 months retroactively.   Individuals with disabilities may qualify for vocational rehabilitation services which could result in a return to work.   Recipients of SSDI may also be eligible for Medicare benefits.   Offers a Compassionate Allowances initiative that benefits people with certain rare diseases.   This initiative will fast-track applications for Social Security disability for applicants with any of 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers whose medical conditions are very severe.   Currently, many people with rare diseases experience lengthy delays when they apply for Social Security assistance because those making the decisions are not familiar with their diseases.   

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides crisis resolution through giving strategic advice and negotiating to resolve a dispute or obtain items or services for the client. Also assists with information and resources. Types of problems include: - Money/Benefits - Housing - Employment - Health care - Consumer - Relationships - Bureaucracy Cannot give legal advice or direct cash assistance and cannot promise a particular outcome.

Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild’s legal team works to secure community-based services, help youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, navigate school discipline, and works with youth incarcerated in the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) system. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support. Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration. Note: TeamChild does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in the juvenile delinquency or adult criminal systems, nor does it offer family law representation, including child custody issues.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.   Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks.   This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage.   Provides replacement Social Security cards.

Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.   Services may include: -  Information and referral -  Independent living skills training -  Peer support -  Finding and retaining housing -  How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare -  Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services. All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.

Offers support in applying for the state's Basic Food program.   Determines if the Basic Food benefits are appropriate, helps complete applications for benefits to receive immediate food assistance and reviews information sent from DSHS. Helps applicants gather the required documentation.   ReWA case managers cannot determine final eligibility; it's up to DSHS staff to determine client eligibility for the program.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts -  Medicare