DSHS says Washington SNAP benefits remain available despite court uncertainty

In a statement to KING 5 on Saturday, DSHS confirmed that full November benefits have been released to Washington households.

Washington households get full SNAP benefits for November

November food assistance benefits (SNAP) started being released to people in Washington state on Thursday, according to the ...
Washington Examiner

Fiscal Fallout: Long-term care spending driver of Washington DSHS’s swelling budget

(The Center Square) – The Washington state Department of Social and Health Services spending since 2015 has nearly tripled from $9 billion to $25.4 billion, a 182.22% increase heavily driven by ...
MyNorthwest.com

22 WA counties sue DSHS over refusal to provide behavioral health services

A coalition of 22 counties, including King, Pierce and Snohomish, have filed a lawsuit against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) over the department’s decision to stop ...
The Columbian

DSHS workers allege fraud in agency

State Sen. Joe Zarelli is calling for creation of an independent office to investigate allegations of widespread fraud in the Department of Social and Health Services reported anonymously by DSHS ...