The federal government has shared current pathways and programs to support displaced Ukrainians, including Temporary Protected Status, Asylum, the US Refugee Admissions Program, Humanitarian Parole, and others. More information is available here and here. Ukrainians may arrive in local communities with differing immigration statuses and due to this, will be eligible for different benefits and services. Individual determinations regarding benefits are determined by the program.  

 This list is intended to provide links to information to support newly arriving individuals and families in Washington State.  

 DSHS Table – TBD 

 Health insurance – HCA Reviewing 

Immigration status and other eligibility requirements determine if a person is eligible for Apple Health and which programs an applicant is eligible for. The HCA Citizenship and Immigration Status Guide is available here. Note that children and pregnant individuals are potentially eligible for Apple Health for Kids regardless of citizenship and immigration status, as long as they meet other eligibility requirements. ParentHelp 123 can assist families with health insurance connection and can be reached by phone at 1-800-322-2588 or online at http://www.parenthelp123.org/benefit-finder/ Language assistance is available. 

For health insurance eligibility and enrollment support in Washington, health navigators are a resource. This site provides lead agency and local enrollment centers by county: https://www.wahbexchange.org/content/dam/wahbe/2021/02/Consumer%20Support%20Available_Updated%209_13_2021.pdf  Language assistance is available.  

Information on Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage and “public charge” – Washington State Health Care Authority 

https://www.hca.wa.gov/most-apple-health-medicaid-coverage-will-not-count-against-you-public-charge-test 

You can receive Apple Health coverage, emergency medical care, and COVID-19 assessment and treatment, and not worry about it impacting your ability to become a Lawful Permanent Resident in the future. 

Currently, the only health benefit that immigration officials can consider for the public charge test is government-funded long-term institutional care, such as care you receive in a nursing facility. 

Alien Emergency Medical (AEM) and state-funded programs are excluded from reporting under public charge. 

 

Public Charge Information – Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/csd-office-refugee-and-immigration-assistance/public-charge-information 

 WIC 

Pregnant individuals, new and breastfeeding moms, and children <5 years of age may be eligible for the WIC nutrition program. Information on enrollment is available here: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/apply-wic 

 Primary Care and Dental Care 

Community Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers provide care in communities throughout WA. They will not deny care regardless of insurance or immigration status. Some centers have healthcare for the whole family and some also have dental and mental health care. A searchable list is available here: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ 

Here is a link to a list of centers across Washington State- by county https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs//689025.pdf 

Resource Guide for Undocumented Immigrants and Non-US Citizens 

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/health-insurance/access-and-outreach/~/media/depts/health/health-insurance/documents/resource-guide-for-undocumented-immigrants.ashx 

 Immunizations for Adults 

TBD 

 Immunizations for Children   

Children arriving from Ukraine may have limited access to copies of medical records, including immunization information.  Families should bring any available records to their primary care provider.  Clinicians should review all available vaccine records, perform any testing, and update or revaccinate, as appropriate. Written records of vaccine doses administered outside the United States should be accepted as valid, if the schedule for ages and intervals is compatible with ACIP recommendations. Checking for laboratory evidence of immunity (i.e., antibody levels) is an acceptable alternative to vaccination for some diseases, when previous vaccinations or disease exposure are likely.  CDC/ACIP General Best Practice Guidelines: Persons Vaccinated Outside the United States and Unknown or Uncertain Vaccination Status. 

 Clinics in the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program provide childhood vaccines to all persons through age 18 at no cost in the state of Washington, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Clinics can charge an administration fee but they must waive it if asked because of inability to pay. Clinics providing VFC vaccine can be found on this vaccine map: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/vaccinemap. 

  COVID-19 – resources for people who have tested positive or been exposed 

Care Connect Washington is a program to provide food and other necessities to people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home. If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and need food or other assistance in order to isolate at home, contact the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available.  

More information is available: https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/care-connect-washington  

 COVID-19 Free Home Test Kits 

Washington State is offering free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents of eligible communities through SayYesCOVIDTEST. You may order up to 2 test kits per month. 

https://sayyescovidhometest.org/  

 COVID-19 vaccines 

COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone 5 and older. To find a location with COVID-19 vaccine near you, please visit: https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/  This website is available in Ukrainian and Russian. To change the language, click on the globe icon on the top right of the screen. 

 Covid-19 Vaccinations for Homebound individuals  

People who are not able to leave their homes due to health concerns may be able to receive a covid-19 vaccination in their homes. These services are provided at no cost.  

348-807-HomeboundVax-Russian.pdf (wa.gov) 

348-807 HomeboundVax 2022 Ukrainian (wa.gov) 

 COVID-19 resources for immigrants: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/coronavirus/Washington/ 

 Health Education Resources and Webinars 

 Plain Talk About Childhood Immunizations 

Plain Talk About Childhood Immunization includes information on vaccine safety, delaying immunizations, and more. First developed in 1996 in response to requests by parents, health care professionals, school nurses, child care providers and others, this 50-page booklet provides parents with accurate information about immunizations and the diseases they prevent, benefits and risks and vaccine safety and effectiveness. 

English  Ukrainian  Russian 

 Fostering COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Russian and Ukrainian Speaking Communities e-course 

This free continuing education course is designed to help providers including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists who work with Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking patients better understand vaccine hesitancy within these communities, reasons why community members may be hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccines and develop strategies to initiate conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine with Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking patients. Click here to access this e-course. 

 Psychological first aid webinar 

Switchboard hosted a refresher course on Psychological First Aid to aid staff in supporting distressed clients. This webinar was facilitated by Andrew Kritovich, LMHC from the Ukrainian Community Center and Beth Farmer, LCSW from International Rescue Committee. Attendees will increase their awareness of cultural and contextual factors related to Ukraine, as well as learn the fundamentals of Psychological First Aid. 

Webinar Recording: https://bit.ly/3D0QBk5 

Webinar Slides: https://bit.ly/34LeAH4 

Webinar Resources: https://bit.ly/3ihq5sM 

 National Child Traumatic Stress Network resources 

 TB Resources 

 Measles 

 

Type of Service  Organization/Resource Description  Contact Information  Website 
 

 

 

 

Uniting for Ukraine Information 

 General Information and How to Apply  United States Citizenship and Immigration Service  Program information: https://www.dhs.gov/ukraine 

 
Vaccine Requirements    Vaccinate attestation: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/uniting-for-ukraine-vaccine-attestation 

 
Health Insurance 

 

 Apple Health (Medicaid) Immigration status and other eligibility requirements determine if a person is eligible for Apple Health, and which programs an applicant is eligible for. Information on Apple Health eligibility for individuals from Ukraine is available here. 

 

   Are you eligible? Available in: English  Russian  Ukrainian). 

 

To apply visit: 

https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ 

 
Health Insurance  Washington Healthplanfinder is an online marketplace for individuals and families in Washington to compare and enroll in health insurance coverage and gain access to tax credits, reduced cost sharing and public programs such as Medicaid.     To apply visit: 

https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ 

 
Health Insurance Navigators  Health navigators are a resource for health insurance eligibility and enrollment support in Washington.   The Washington Health Benefits Exchange provides a list of lead agency and local enrollment centers by county. Language assistance is available.  https://www.wahbexchange.org/content/dam/wahbe/2021/02/Consumer%20Support%20Available_Updated%209_13_2021.pdf 
Health Insurance and food resources for families  ParentHelp123.org, is operated by the statewide non-profit WithinReach, and helps Washington State families find services in their communities and apply for health insurance, food assistance programs and more.   ParentHelp 123 can assist families with health insurance connection and can be reached by phone at 1-800-322-2588 or online at http://www.parenthelp123.org/benefit-finder/  

 

Language assistance is available. 

 http://www.parenthelp123.org/benefit-finder/  
 

 

 

 

Free and Low Cost Medical Services 

 SeaMar (sliding scale fees for medical services and prescriptions based on financial situation),      www.seamar.org/seamar-clinics.html  
Free Clinic of SouthWest Washington (Free medical, dental, diabetes care, regardless of insurance status) Will assist with Medicaid application, if eligible.  360-450-3044   
Community Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers provide care in communities throughout WA. These clinics serve medically underserved populations. Some centers also have dental care available.  

 

   A searchable list of clinics is available here: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ 
 

 

 

 

Social Services, Immigration Services, Counseling 

 

 

 Ukrainian Community Center 

 

   www.uccwa.org/programs/social-services  
Ukrainian Association of Washington State 

 

   www.uaws.org/#contact 
Work Authorization, Information for Job Seekers  Jewish Family Services  In Seattle: 206-461-3240 

East of Seattle: 425 643 2221 

West of Seattle: 253-850-4065 

 

  
 

 

 

Food Assistance 

Add DSHS info 

 Second Harvest (Spokane)    www.2-harvest.org/food-near-me-wa 
Food Banks  Call 211 to find the nearest food bank in your area   
WIC Nutrition Program  WIC is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5.  1-800-322-2588  Information on enrollment is available here: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/apply-wic 
Sexually Transmitted Diseases  Sexually Transmitted Diseases are the most commonly reported diseases in Washington State. Many are curable, others are treatable, all are preventable. Most people with STDs don’t have obvious symptoms, but without treatment they can spread disease and possibly develop serious complications. 

 

   A directory of clinics which provide diagnostic testing and treatment is available here. 

 
HIV  HIV tests show whether an individual has HIV and are a normal part of health care. Many organizations throughout the state offer HIV testing and counseling for free, or at reduced cost for people who can’t afford it, don’t have health insurance, or don’t have a healthcare provider.  

 

   Information on testing is available here. 
Care Connect Washington  Care Connect Washington is a program to provide food and other necessities to people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home.  

 

 If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and need food or other assistance in order to isolate at home, contact the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available.   More information is available: https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/care-connect-washington 
Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits  Washington State is offering free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents of eligible communities through SayYesCOVIDTEST. You may order up to 2 test kits per month. 

 

   https://sayyescovidhometest.org/  

 
Immigration Legal Support  World Relief    https://worldrelief.org/western-wa/get-involved/ukraine-response/  
TPS Pro Bono Project for Ukraine    https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/ukraine-tps-project  
NW Immigrant Rights Project    https://nwirp.org/  
Free / Reduced Cost Dental Care  Medical Teams International delivers free dental care to patients on their fleet of Mobile Dental vans.   See list of dates/locations for phone number  https://www.medicalteams.org/how-we-heal/mobile-dental-program/emergency-dental-clinics/  
Community Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers provide care in communities throughout WA. These clinics serve medically underserved populations. Some centers also have dental care available.  

 

   A searchable list of clinics is available here: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ 
Lahai Health  Offering health screenings and medical care on a sliding scale and even for free if no insurance. They do not offer TB screenings.    Перейдите на сайт по ссылке:  

https://lahai.org 

 
Schools & Vaccination Requirements  Children are eligible to go to school in Washington state regardless of their immigration status and will be provided with needed school supplies and laptops to use at no cost.  

 

Children will be required to complete vaccination requirements in time for school to start for the next school year (September 2022). Schools have nurses that are trained to interpret vaccination records in different languages and can submit this information to the state for you. 

 

   https://www.oeo.wa.gov/en/education-issues/school-enrollment