Rural Resources

Title XIX is a Federal, long term care plan, that provides Nursing Facility Level of Care, for Medicaid and Medicare recipients (or those eligible for Medicaid and Medicare) in their home. There are multiple classifications within Title XIX, such as Community First Choice (CFC) and Medicaid Personal Care (MPC) that help to serve individuals based on their functional needs. There is also a program for helping individuals obtain assistive devices, modifications, and transportation support - similar to what they would receive in a nursing facility. Title XIX is designed for ages 18+, aiming to serve adults with disabilities and the elderly, with prioritization of low-income individuals and families. To apply for Title XIX services, please contact Home and Community Services at (509) 397-5091 or toll-free at (800) 459-0421.

Senior Legal Assistance aims to help seniors and their families with end-of-life planning, such as appointing a power of attorney or legal guardian, drafting a will, helping with insurance issues and public benefits. We partner with local attorneys to provide clients with $500 worth of legal services. Participants must be over 60 years of age and priority goes to lower-income individuals.

Tailored Supports for Older Adults provides case management service for adults 55 years and older who are not on Medicaid. Case managers can call agencies to help make arrangements for in-home care, order medical supplies, etc.

This support group meets every first and third Wednesday at 1:30pm at the Neill Public Library; Pullman, WA. This is a space for individuals aiming to find calm in their chaos. Come to this judgment free zone to openly express the frustrations of life's challenges, share solutions, and build community. This group is organized by Rural Resources Community Living Connections. For questions please contact Rheva Wren at (509) 332-0365 ext. 8002 or rwren@ruralresources.org.

Medicaid Alternative Care is an in-home care program which provides support to unpaid caregivers, to assist them in providing quality care to their loved one while also improving their own well-being. This program provides a maximum of 20 hours of respite care. Care receivers must be 55 years of age or older and eligible for Medicaid.

This program provides resources and support to unpaid family caregiver so that they can continue to provide excellent care in the home for as long as possible. This program keeps families together in the community and prevents or delays the need for more costly institutional care. Caregiver Support program services are available to any unpaid caregiver over the age of 18 providing care to a loved-one over the age of 18.

Rural Resources Employment & Training, a WorkSource Pullman partner, offers training and support, paid work assistance, and on-the-job training to residents of Whitman County.