Senior Citizens' Resources

The following information is for Senior Citizens. Please contact my office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.

Social Security and Medicare

My office can help you with determining Social Security benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare eligibility.

IMPORTANT: If you are a Social Security beneficiary or the family member of one, be aware that all payments will be paid electronically starting March 1st, 2013. Learn about the steps you must take before March 1st by clicking here. No action is required if you are already receiving your payments via direct deposit to your bank, credit union or savings and loan association or if you are already signed up for the Direct Express® card program.

• Do you want to know if you qualify for disability and SSI? Use Social Security's Screening Tool (BEST) to check if you do.
• Do you need information on how to apply for Medicare? Go to the Medicare Frequently Asked Questions page.
• Do you have other general questions about social security services and benefits? Find an answer on the Social Security Administration's Answers to Your Questions page.

More information

• Medicare
  • Claims, Appeals Information, and Summary Notices
  • Medicare Eligibility Tool
• Medicaid
  • Medicaid support for Washington
• Social Security
• Additional resources (including birth certificates, consumer protection, disaster preparedness, and unclaimed property)