Medicare
Local office deals with SS, Medicare, SSI, Disability (SSA); to inquire about/apply for Medicare or replace SS/Medicare Card.

104 W. Magnolia
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 360-738-3952
Toll-free: 1-800-772-1213

Medicare Website

Medicaid
Financial need-based NH care, medical coupons (For Nursing Home Resident). Application and Assistance at Lakeway office or Alderwood Park Convalescent Center Social Service; assistance for community services at Meridian office.

Applications/Assistance:
600 Lakeway
Phone: 360-738-6200

Community Services:
4110 Meridian
Phone: 360-714-4000

Medicaid Website

Nursing Home Ombudsman
Works to protect and promote the rights of residents in the Nursing Facility. Helps to resolve problems or complaints residents are having.

Northwest Regional Council
600 Lakeway Drive
Local: 360-650-9296
State: 800-585-6749

Senior Information and Assistance
Provides information on Medicaid and Discharge Planning assistance. Provides information of local resources for programs and services.

Whatcom County Senior Services
600 Lakeway Drive
Phone: 360-738-2500

Agency Website

Area Agency on Aging

600 Lakeway Drive
Phone: 360-676-6749

Agency Website

Group Health Customer Service

Phone: 360-647-7200

Northwest Washington Medical Bureau

Phone: 360-734-8000

Complaints and Fraud
 

Abuse/neglect:
     1-800-562-6078
Medicare Fraud:
     1-800-444-4606
State Welfare Fraud:
     1-800-562-6906

Washington Health Care Association

www.whca.org

American Health Care Association

www.ahca.org

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