Problems with benefits

Accommodations, denials, reductions, terminations, overpayments, fair hearings

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Accommodations

Ask DSHS for a disability accommodation
Ask OAH for a reasonable accommodation of your disability

Denials, reductions and terminations

I applied for benefits. DSHS said no.
Get an exception to DSHS rules
Fight a termination or reduction of DSHS public assistance

ABD or HEN

Fight an ABD denial or termination for medical reasons
Fight a HEN denial or termination for medical reasons

Overpayments

Fight an overpayment of cash or medical assistance
Fight a food stamp overpayment

Appeals

Appeal a denial by your health plan
Represent yourself at a DSHS hearing
Ask a Superior Court to review a DSHS hearing decision

Other

Keep your benefits after a financial windfall
When DSHS or DCYF thinks you made an Intentional Program Violation (IPV)

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