Washington Just Became The First State To Pay Long-Term Care Benefits—Here’s How It Works

WA Cares Fund, a public long-term care insurance program, is opening applications statewide for Washington State residents in ...
Opinion

Few Americans can afford long-term care — but this state program could be a game changer

Washington state has embarked on a bold experiment that bolsters families by giving all workers a way to earn access to $36,500 worth of long-term care when they need it.

The best long-term care insurance companies of May 2026

If your savings wouldn't be sufficient to cover these costs, long-term care insurance could help you bridge the gap. Not only ...

Applications open for WA Cares Fund long-term care benefits

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) says services will become available on July 1 for those ...
KREM

WA Cares Fund pilot program offers early access to long-term care benefits for some residents in Spokane County

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Some residents in Spokane County can now apply for the WA Cares Fund pilot program, which will offer early access to the long-term benefits they have been paying into since 2023. “The ...
Healthline

Getting to Know Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...
Seattle Weekly

Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely

Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely. This year, Democrats and Republicans came together in Olympia to support a common sense ...