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Temporary income for people who have lost their job. Amount varies by previous income, requires weekly claims and ongoing job searching.

A monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age.

Health care coverage, cash assistance, and case management for individuals age 65 and over, blind or disabled and who meet income and resource requirements. Cash assistance and a referral to the Housing and Essential Needs program available to eligible individuals who are determined likely to meet Supplemental Security Income disability criteria based on an impairment(s) expected to last at least 12 consecutive months. This program provides maximum monthly cash grant of $450 for a single individual or $570 for a married couple.

Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.

Provides assistance to people who meet requirements for disability. SSDI pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.

Provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity.

DSHS-approved mobile app to manage your EBT card and account.

Food benefits lost due to administrative error or stolen by electronic fraud from EBT cards can be replaced by the state. Food destroyed in a household misfortune (fire, etc) or a public disaster may also be eligible for reimbursement. Contact your agency caseworker to submit your replacement request.

Serving families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Units are offered based on availability. Households generally pay 30% of their income for rent. Each property has its own application process; visit the Applicant Portals page to begin the application process.

Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.

Provides housing opportunities for Nooksack Tribal community. Services include Low Rent Program, programs leading to eventual homeownership, and waiting list of Tribal members in need of affordable housing. Nooksack Housing also helps Tribal members connect with other state and federal housing services, including the Section 184 Home Loan Program, Down Payment Assistance, as well as other administrative assistance.

Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

10% reduced rates for utilities provided by the city of Everson including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.

Additional housing or utility cash benefit for individuals and families already in the TANF or SFA programs. Program intent is to keep people in housing, prevent utility disconnection, or get clients into housing.

Individuals and families living in Washington may receive up to $1,290 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Check eligibility online or call for more information.

Benefits paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits.

A state-funded program that provides women who are low-income and pregnant and who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Family Assistance with cash assistance and a referral to the HEN program.

Helps eligible refugees and other humanitarian immigrants by providing cash assistance for up to four months from their arrival date in the United States (or from the date of their immigration status for asylees or victims of trafficking). RCA is for eligible people who do not have minor children.

Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

Washington state benefit for workers. Paid time off for those faced with health conditions that prevent working, or when time off is needed to care for a family member, bond with a new child, or spend time with a family member preparing for overseas military service.

Provides various programs that create stronger well-being for all Tribal members.