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Provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment for children from families that cannot afford the full cost of braces and children in foster care. To qualify, families must meet regional income eligibility requirements. Children must be 7-18 years of age, have “good” oral hygiene and no unfilled cavities, have a moderate to severe need for braces, and not be wearing braces currently. \nFoster parents or agencies that are applying for a foster child do not need to submit proof of income to qualify.

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Discounted Healthcare
Help Pay for Healthcare
Dental Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Grants for children and young adults with medical problems or physical disabilities to meet needs that are not covered by insurance. Also provides education scholarships to young adults with medical and/or physical disabilities.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Physical Disability
Children (2-12 years old)
Medical Supplies
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Healthcare
Help Pay for School
Money
A nationwide program that aims to provide orthodontic treatment to children between the ages of 8 and 18 who may not have the means to afford care. To qualify, families must meet financial guidelines. Children must not currently wear braces or a retainer, be ages 8 to 18 years old, have “good” dental hygiene practices, be enrolled in school with a C average or above GPA, and must have a social impediment or moderate/severe need for braces.

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Help Pay for Healthcare
Teens (13-19 years old)
Discounted Healthcare
Children (2-12 years old)
Dental Care
Provides funds to families in need to help cover costs associated with medical bills, therapies and numerous other aspects of supporting a child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Applicants can request a yearly grant up to $1,000 to help cover the costs to get the care, support and items needed.

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All Disabilities
Goods
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Financial Assistance
Money
Development Disability
Help Pay for Healthcare
Helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment), and many preventive services (screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits). (Included in Original Medicare)

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Insurance
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Healthcare
Insurance
Provides assistance to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have short-term emergency needs for financial assistance, including utility bills (shut-off impending), critical prescription needs, grocery vouchers (when other food assistance is not available), and emergency gasoline assistance.

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Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Gas
Financial Assistance
In Crisis
Emergency
Help Pay for Food
Money
Prescription Assistance
Free or low-cost health insurance. Coverage includes primary care, emergency visits, maternity services, pediatric care, dental services, vision care, prescription medications and more.

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Discounted Healthcare
Uninsured
Health
Health Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
There are two primary ways to receive help: request volunteers to help with simple work, or submit a request for help/financial assistance which will be shared with church partners. There are no guarantees for assistance, and it can take some time (often 3-8 weeks) to arrange. Fill out the "Get Help" form online to request assistance.

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Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
Maintenance & Repairs
Help Pay for Gas
Furniture
Spiritual Support
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Healthcare
Help Pay for Transit
rvices include abortion, birth control, emergency contraception, gender-affirming care, HIV services, pregnancy testing and planning, STD testing and treatment, primary care, period and menstruation supplies, vaccines, and wellness/preventative car

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Health Education
Women’s Health
Sexual & Reproductive Health
STD/STI Treatment & Prevention
Health
Vaccinations
Teens (13-19 years old)
Medical Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Discounted Healthcare
Sex Education
Pregnancy Tests
Birth Control
Free eye examinations and glasses for qualified low-income persons who complete an application and can meet the income requirements. Open the first and third Thursday of each month by appointment.
Trained staff available to help with the healthcare enrollment process. Certified Navigators can explain eligibility, enrollment, and program rules;\nhelp understand the benefits and costs of each health plan; review options and complete enrollment while protecting confidentiality and privacy.

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Health Insurance
Navigating the System
Help Find Healthcare
Discounted Healthcare
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. You can join a Medicare drug plan in addition to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), or you get it by joining a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage (Part C). Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.

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Insurance
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Healthcare
Health Insurance
Seniors (55+ years old)
A Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare, and may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like vision, hearing, and dental services.

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Health Insurance
All Disabilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
Help Pay for Healthcare
Insurance
Financial assistance to individuals with chronic kidney disease.

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Help Pay for Healthcare
Health Education
Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. (Included in Original Medicare)

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All Disabilities
Insurance
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Free prescription discount card for all Whatcom County residents. Provides discounts on all FDA approved prescriptions not covered by insurance or other benefit plans.

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Help Pay for Healthcare
Prescription Assistance
Trained staff available to help with the healthcare enrollment process. Certified Navigators can explain eligibility, enrollment, and program rules;\nhelp understand the benefits and costs of each health plan; review options and complete enrollment while protecting confidentiality and privacy.

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Health Insurance
Navigating the System
Help Find Healthcare
Discounted Healthcare
Trained staff available to help with the healthcare enrollment process. Certified Navigators can explain eligibility, enrollment, and program rules;\nhelp understand the benefits and costs of each health plan; review options and complete enrollment while protecting confidentiality and privacy.

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Navigating the System
Health Insurance
Help Find Healthcare
Discounted Healthcare
If you do not have health insurance, an Outreach and Enrollment Specialist can tell you what you may qualify for and walk you through the application process.

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Health Insurance
Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Navigating the System
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a free, confidential, and impartial Medicare counseling resource. Volunteer SHIBA advisors are highly experienced in counseling Medicare-eligible residents of all ages and backgrounds, trained to help you understand your rights and options by offering up-to-date information so you can make informed decisions related to your health insurance needs.

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Health Insurance
Navigating the System
Insurance
Seniors (55+ years old)
Benefit Recipients
All Disabilities
One-on-One Support
An online resource with information on programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs. All information is free, easy to access and updated regularly.

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Health
Prescription Assistance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Discounted Healthcare
Assists Whatcom County cancer patients in paying for medical expenses. Specific focus is given for patients who are not eligible for public assistance or have limited resources. Contact CHF to apply.

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Health
Childhood Cancer Survivors
Financial Assistance
All Cancer Survivors
Adult Cancer Survivors
Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Cancer
Help Pay for Healthcare
Trained staff available to help with the healthcare enrollment process. Certified Navigators can explain eligibility, enrollment, and program rules;\nhelp understand the benefits and costs of each health plan; review options and complete enrollment while protecting confidentiality and privacy.

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Navigating the System
Health Insurance
Help Find Healthcare
Discounted Healthcare
Reduced cost dental clinic offering the following services only: exams, x-rays, dental cleanings, sealants, and some simple fillings.
Web-based prescription drug company offering generic brand prescription medications at low cost.

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Prescription Assistance
Health
Discounted Healthcare
Help Pay for Healthcare

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