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Does a Washington State client have to repay welfare benefits?

No. Benefits are provided to people and families in need without obligation.

However, if a client has received benefits and is then found to be ineligible, they may be required to pay back the overpayment.

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Modified: September 7, 2007.  To report Welfare Fraud: Online Complaint Form. For more information or questions about the Division of Fraud Investigations: Fraud Webmaster. For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Social and Health Services: DSHS Contact Information web page. Technical Site Comments: DSHS Webmaster.