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PAVE's News
- Disability History Exhibit (Available at PAVE)
The Disability History Exhibit was purchased by Self Advocates of Washington with grant funds from Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities. The twenty-one panel exhibit traces perceptions, attitudes, services, struggles, and achievements in the history of persons with developmental and other disabilities. The exhibit brings viewers through an illustrated timeline, chronicling societal interpretations of disability through moral, medical and civil rights view-points. Color-coded to easily trace models throughout history. Uses plain language and hundreds of images, this exhibit connects historical themes in disability to societal values and the treatment of people with disabilities throughout the ages. Powerful visual images to use for workshops, conferences, and disability events.
The History Exhibit is being kept in Washington PAVE lending library and can be used, free of charge, by organizations that support people with disabilities in Pierce County, Washington. The Exhibit may also be used at state-wide conferences and conventions. The exhibit is displayed accordion style on five 8 foot tables, which are stored in sturdy easy to move carrying cases with wheels. Hook Velcro on back of panels also allows for easy mounting to fabric walls or displays.
If you are interested in using the exhibit or have questions, contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 (v/tty) or 1-800-572-7368 (v/tty ) or send an email to
pave@wapave.org.
9-08
- Department of Social & Health Services' change to new identification card.
** UPDATE
Coming in April 2010: DSHS Services Card.
Our newest bulletin topic is about the Department of Social and Health Services' change to a new identification card for medical, dental and vision. The Cards will replace Medicaid coupons and will be mailed in April 2010.
For more information visit:http://www.informingfamilies.org
**News_Release-03
MAY 14, 2010 NO. 010-058
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Heidi Robbins Brown , Deputy Assistant Secretary, Medicaid, 360-725-1040
John Anderson , ProviderOne Project Manager, 360-725-1008
Ken Evans , ProviderOne Services Card Manager, 360-725-1183
New Medicaid Services Card attracts scam artists
Services Card (front) 4-5-10OLYMPIA – A North Central Washington family reported an apparent phishing scam by an unidentified telephone caller who asked them for $327 and private financial information in exchange for sending them a new ProviderOne Blue Card.
The couple refused, and they later discovered that the toll-free telephone number he had given them was bogus. In the call, he identified himself as Chris Cassidy, ID No. 582, and claimed he worked for a private firm hired by the government.
It was the latest in a handful of apparent scam attempts linked to the new Services Cards – a plastic identification card that was mailed to about one million Medicaid and medical assistance clients around the state during April and early May. The cards are part of the launch of ProviderOne, a new Medicaid payment system.
The cards are absolutely free and have no value or personal information recorded on them. Like the plastic ID cards used by private health insurance plans, they merely help providers establish the client’s identity and eligibility for services. No representative of the Medicaid program or the Department of Social and Health Services will call and ask for money or personal financial information in exchange for the cards.
Medicaid officials said clients who receive the cards need to make sure they take the card along with them when they visit their doctor, dentist, clinic or pharmacy. It is also a good idea to write down the new ID number on the front of the card. If they lose their card, their provider can use that number and their date of birth, Social Security Number, or address to verify eligibility.
Clients or providers with questions about the new cards can call the Department at 1-800-562-3022 or they can find more information about the cards on the Internet at http://dshs.wa.gov/ServicesCard/.
Information about the new cards is also posted on YouTube in a new Department video brochure. Clients and family members, as well as providers, are invited to view the video at http://www.youtube.com/WAstateDSHS.
EDITORS: FOR MORE INFORMATION OR BACKGROUND Tammy Firkins, Communications, ProviderOne Project, 360-725-1008
Jim Stevenson, Communications, HRSA, DSHS 360-725-1915 or pager: 360-971-4067
An electronic photo of the new Services Card is available by e-mailing stevejh2@dshs.wa.gov.
12/2010
- Announcing Washington Health Program
I’m pleased to announce that the Washington Health Program is open for business. With over 100,000 people on the Basic Health waiting list, Washington Health provides a coverage option for those who cannot afford private, individual coverage. Benefits are essentially the same as Basic Health, but with no state subsidy. HCA is contracting with Community Health Plan of Washington to provide Washington Health coverage.
The creation of this program essentially began in January. Normally a program like this would take 12 to 18 months to get underway. But the need was too great. With limited funding, there is no more room in BH, and no place else to go for the 100,000 plus needing coverage. Washington Health will provide hope for thousands of our fellow Washington residents. It’s a program we can all be proud of. I encourage you to find out more about the program on the Washington Health website.
Lynn Kennedy
Executive Assistant to Doug Porter
Health Care Authority
PO Box 42700
Olympia WA 98504-2700
v 360-923-2829
lynn.kennedy@hca.wa.gov
- New Funding for Employment Services to High School Transition Graduates
Due to additional funding from the legislature, employment services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) are available for all young adults who are:
Eligible to receive services from DDD and born between September 1, 1987 and August 31, 1989 and no longer in school.
Pathways to Employment
Everyone, regardless of disability, can have a successful job and career.
The path each person takes to reach her/his goal, however, is individual.
Employment services funded through DDD offer long term support that spans all stages of an individual’s unique pathway to employment — from identifying interests & skills to training, marketing, job development and coaching.
First Steps
Start thinking about job interests and employment goals
Contact your DDD Case Resource Manager and ask about employment supports*
Know if you receive SSI
*If your son or daughter is over age 18 and receives no other DDD service and hasn’t had an eligibility review in two years or more, contact your local DDD office and ask for an eligibility review. Visit: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/contacts.shtml for a list of local offices.
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