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Disability Lifeline (GA-U)

Disability Lifeline (was General Assistance Unemployable or GA-U) is a state-funded program that provides cash and medical benefits for persons who are physically or mentally disabled and cannot work for 90 days from the date of application. Community Health Plan of Washington is the managed care organization that provides both medical and mental health services.

For information about the Community Health Plan Disability Lifeline (GA-U) Plan, see the 2010 GA-U Medical Benefits Summary. For a summary of your Disability Lifeline medical benefits, see the GA-U Benefits Table.

Eligibility is determined for Disability Lifeline at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Services Office (CSO). To find a CSO nearby, call 1-877- 501-2233 or see the State's CSO web site.

Start date into the Disability Lifeline managed care program is determined by the date the CSO processes eligibility. It is important to know that you can get medical care through the DSHS fee-for-service system while waiting for enrollment into the managed care program.

For information about eligibility or to apply for Disability Lifeline benefits, see the Washington State Disability Lifeline web site.

Disability Lifeline (was General Assistance Unemployable or GA-U) is a state-funded program that provides cash and medical benefits for persons who are physically or mentally disabled and cannot work for 90 days from the date of application. Eligibility is determined for Disability Lifeline at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Services Office (CSO).