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Affordable Care Act

Affordable Care Act/Obamacare was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Different portions of the ACA go into effect on different dates. Effective October 1st of each year individuals may enroll in health insurance plans offered from state-based health insurance exchanges. It’s important to learn about your rights under the ACA and take advantage of the new benefits being offered.

Medicaid Expansion

Medicaid Expansion is a great opportunity for individuals and families with low to modest income. Free comprehensive healthcare coverage!

Previously Medicaid (Apple) was available to children, families with minor children. Aged, blind or disabled people who are very low income. Under the new provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the new standard for eligibility is based on income only.

Childless adults will now be eligible if their income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. Income figures rise with the family size. For children, the income cutoffs are even higher.  Children in a family of four people can be covered if their income is below $76,000. We are assuming that over a quarter of our Samish uninsured people are eligible under the new guidelines.

Applications can be done for Natives at any time, not just during Open Enrollment.  You may apply at www.wahealthplanfinder.org   or call Purchased /Referred Care for a name and phone number of someone who can help you through this process, painlessly.

Indian Health Services requires that you utilize any available alternate resources before PRC dollars can be spent. Failure to apply for this free comprehensive coverage can cause you to lose access to PRC.

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Mariners Recovery Day Game!

Seattle, WA

Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of baseball, community and recovery awareness.

Dates: 14 – 14 Sep, 2025

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Assess Your Fall Risk


Samish Elders will learn about fall risk self-assessments.

Dates: 18 – 18 Sep, 2025

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Fall Gathering


Join us for an afternoon of great conversation, culture talk and bingo.

Dates: 19 – 19 Sep, 2025

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Fall Cultural Gathering (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Fall Cultural Gathering at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 20 – 20 Sep, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming.

Dates: 25 – 25 Sep, 2025

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Financial Workshop


Samish Elders will learn practical financial information and tools.

Dates: 09 – 09 Oct, 2025

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders are invited to Bingo Fun!

Dates: 10 – 10 Oct, 2025

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Food and Medical Savings Assistance Programs


Elders will learn about eligibility for additional food and medical benefits and savings.

Dates: 20 – 20 Oct, 2025

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Samish Halloween Party

Anacortes, WA

Get ready for a spooky good time at our Samish Halloween Party—a fun-filled celebration for the whole family!

Dates: 25 – 25 Oct, 2025

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Harvest Fest (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Samish Harvest Fest at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 01 – 01 Nov, 2025

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Putting Away the Paddles (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Join Samish Canoe Family at Fidalgo Bay Resort to celebrate the end of our 2025 season!

Dates: 01 – 01 Nov, 2025

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Medicare Open Enrollment


Informative session to help you navigate Medicare options.

Dates: 13 – 13 Nov, 2025

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Christmas Party (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Samish Christmas Party at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 06 – 06 Dec, 2025

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Virtual Christmas Party (online)


Save the date for the annual Virtual Samish Christmas Party.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2025

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