Solid Ground

The federal Extra Help program can help pay for prescription drug costs. Speak with one of our volunteer SHIBA advisors to see if you qualify. Call 206.753.4806 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule a phone or email consultation!

This week on : Find where to get free summer meals for kids, a weekly play group for young kids, support enrolling in health insurance and finding care, help with utility bills, and more: https://www.solid-ground.org/resource-wire/

Do you know how to read a Medicare statement? If you don’t, this is a great time to learn! Reading your Medicare statements that come in the mail every 6 months or anytime online at Medicare.gov is a great way to find and report suspected fraud. The Discover the SMP tools available to help you learn how to read your Medicare statements.
Learn more at https://smpresource.org/you-can-help/read-your-medicare-statements/

[en español]
¿Sabe cómo leer un estado de cuenta de Medicare? Si no lo sabe, ¡es un buen momento para aprender! Leer los estados de cuenta de Medicare que llegan por correo cada 180 días o en línea en cualquier momento en Medicare.gov es una buena forma de encontrar y reportar una sospecha de fraude. La SMP tiene muchas herramientas que le ayudan a aprender a leer sus estados de cuenta de Medicare.
Obtenga más información en https://smpresource.org/you-can-help/read-your-medicare-statements/

If you or a loved one has Medicare Part B, take advantage of some of Medicare's preventative benefits without paying out-of-pocket costs. Some of the preventative services offers are: annual wellness visits, breast cancer screening, COVID vaccines and flu shots!
To learn more, contact SHIBA to speak with a volunteer Medicare Advisor: 206-753-4806 or [email protected].

This week on : El Centro de la Raza has opened a new community tech hub in Federal Way! We've got info on that, plus new monthly resource fairs in the Rainier Valley, paid apprenticeships in entertainment and media, and much more. https://www.solid-ground.org/resource-wire/

Still not over these moments from the photobooth at our Gala last month 🤩 Community looks GOOD on y'all!

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We're hiring for multiple open roles in our advocacy, transportation, and housing teams! Join us in our mission to solve poverty, meet basic needs, and support our community. Benefits included 💼

Apply on our website: https://www.solid-ground.org/get-involved/careers/

Guard your Medicare card. Don’t give your Medicare number to anyone over the phone. Don’t text it. Don’t use it to sign up for “free” offers. Saying no is the best defense against scammers.

[en español]
Proteja su tarjeta de Medicare. No comparta su número de Medicare con nadie por teléfono. No lo envíe por mensaje de texto. No lo use para inscribirse en ofertas "gratuitas". Decir no es la mejor defensa en contra de los estafadores.