Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Chapter 388-492 - Washington combined application project
Section 388-492-0050 - How do I apply for WASHCAP?

(1) You apply for WASHCAP food benefits at the Social Security Administration (SSA) when you apply for supplemental security income (SSI).

(2) If you want food benefits, your SSA worker will ask you WASHCAP food eligibility questions when you have your SSI interview.

(3) If you are eligible for WASHCAP food benefits, your benefits will start the first of the month after the month you apply and are eligible for ongoing SSI benefits.

(4) If you need food benefits in seven days or less, you must apply for expedited services at:

(5) If you want Basic Food benefits before you get SSI, you must apply at:

(6) If you already receive SSI and want WASHCAP food benefits, you can apply at:

(7) If you get Basic Food benefits, these benefits will continue:

(8) If your Basic Food benefits end before you are eligible for WASHCAP food benefits, you must reapply to continue these benefits.

(9) If you get Basic Food benefits and you become eligible for WASHCAP food benefits, we will automatically change your Basic Food benefits to WASHCAP food benefits.