Washington Connection Benefit Portal Overview

Overview Partnership Opportunities Benefit Programs Available Online Washington Connection Community Partners Major Enhancements and Expansion Screenshots

November 30, 2012King County Basic Food Outreach Agencies Meeting

Contact Information: Alice.Liou@dshs.wa.gov; Brian.Pereault@dshs.wa.gov

Website: www.washingtonconnection.org

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Washington Connection Benefit Portal: Overview

• Goal: Increase access to a broad range of services and benefits for low income families and individuals so they can meet basic needs

• Solution: Develop a web-based universal portal for low-income families and individuals to look for information, screen for eligibility, and apply online for a variety of services and benefits offered by government agencies (federal, state, and local)

• Partnership: Community-based organizations, non-profits, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and tribal organizations

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Eligibility Screening

Referral InformationOther Applications

State of Washington Benefit Programs• Food and cash assistance programs• Medical assistance, children’s medical, pregnancy medical, etc.• Child care subsidy• Drug and alcohol treatment services• Long Term Care: Nursing home, Assisted living, Adult family home care

• Veteran Assistance• Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (online application)• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (online application)• Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)• Housing Assistance; Low Income Home Energy Assistance• Take Charge Family Planning; Tribal TANF• Vocational Rehabilitation Services• Child Support Services; Foster Youth Assistance

One Online ApplicationOne-Stop Access

City of Seattle Benefit Programs• Energy assistance programs• Child care program• Preschool programs• Weatherization assistance program

Benefit Programs That Can Be Accessed Online

Explore Options

Change Report

Benefit Renewal

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Major Enhancements and Expansion

October 15, 2012

• Homepage redesign based on input from partners and staff.

• Report the birth of a newborn to kick off the enrollment process for Medicaid eligible newborn.

• Add two new customer surveys – one for the public or clients, and one for the community partners.

• Online sign-up process for CBO partner on the new Community Partner Resources page.

2013 – 2014

• OSPI Free and Reduced Price School Meals Direct Certification and Online Application

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Homepage redesign based on input from partners and staff

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Report the birth of a newborn to kick off the enrollment process for Medicaid eligible newborn

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Online registration process for Community Partner

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Provide Assisting Agency (when using CBO Account) with additional access to search for client benefit information for clients assisted by the Agency

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Accepting Applications Now 

Don’t miss this opportunity to add a new scanner and computer(s) to your organization! Date:  October 5, 2012 To:  All Interested Parties Subject:  Legal notice for DSHS-CHIPRA II Grant – Equipment for Scanning Verification Documents           The State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Economic Services Administration (ESA) is posting a legal notice for the DSHS CHIPRA II Grant – Equipment for Scanning Verification Documents.  All details for this legal notice to include all attachments and exhibits are to be obtained from:             The DSHS Procurement Website at http://www.dshs.wa.gov/CCS/ You must click on the link named 09-21-2012 CHIPRA Legal Notice to access all documents for this legal notice.    Contact Information:   Lynette Richardson, CHIPRA Grant Project CoordinatorDepartment of Social and Health Services, Community Services Division (360)725-4890|  Richala@dshs.wa.gov

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