Senior Citizens

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

• 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 have other general questions about social security services and benefits? Find an answer on the Social Security Administration’s Answers to Your Questions page.
• Contact Social Security
• Do you need information on Medicare?
  • Go to the Medicare Frequently Asked Questions page
  • Claims, Appeals Information, and Summary Notices
  • Medicare Eligibility Tool
• Find out information about Medicaid support for Washingtonians
• If you are having difficulties getting resolution or answers to your questions, please contact my District Office and visit these pages on Social Security Administration and Medicare  my office can assist you.

Local Social Security Offices:

• Bellevue Social Security Office
• Kent Social Security Office
• Puyallup Social Security Office
• Wenatchee Social Security Office
• Yakima Social Security Office
• Seattle ODAR
• Spokane ODAR
• Tacoma ODAR

More information

• Conference on Aging Report

A written report on topics such as retirement security, elder justice, healthy aging, and next steps for the future.

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

Get information on caregiver resources, social security benefits, age discrimination, and more.

• SHIBA: Insurance Commissioner’s Office

Run through the Insurance Commissioner’s Office, SHIBA volunteers provide free, confidential help finding the right Medicare plan for you.

• Aging and Disability Services provides resources for older adults, family caregivers, and people with disabilities by planning and coordinating a comprehensive delivery service system.
  • Aging and Disability Services in King County
  • Aging and Disability Services of Central Washington
  • Aging and Disability Services of Pierce County
  • Aging and Disability Services of Kittitas County
• Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

The Ombudsman Program advocates for senior citizens living in nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted-living facilities in order to ensure that the proper Resident Rights are enforced within these residents.

• The National Institute on Aging provides resources and information for how to detect elder abuse and help those who are victims.