WA Cares News Headlines

A white man in his sixties, Dr. Charles Mayer points at a computer screen with his left hand. A man in his sixties points at a computer screen. He is looking at a screen explaining about what the WA Cares benefits are to his patient, their back to the camera.

WA lawmakers approve out-of-state option for long-term care benefit (News From the States)

Voters To Decide On Washington’s Public Long-Term Care Insurance Program (Forbes)

WA Cares, if it survives, could benefit people who retire elsewhere (The Seattle Times)

Proposed initiative effectively would kill long-term care payroll tax program (McKnight’s Senior Living)

Controversy around opt-out initiative for Washington’s long-term care program (KIMA)

Initiative to allow anyone to opt out of WA Cares would ‘in effect’ repeal the tax, opponents say (KING 5)

Washington’s new tax could be a solution to fund long-term care (NPR)

New long-term care program will offer families crucial support at tough times (WA State Standard)

How Does Washington’s Long-Term Care Fund Compare With Private Insurance? (Part 1 of 2) (Retirement Daily)

New long-term care program supports elder care in our state (Federal Way)

WA’s long-term care plan is a national first and a win for residents (Seattle Times)

Washington State’s New Payroll Tax Helps Fund Long-Term Care. Could It Be a Model for the Nation? (U.S. News & World Reporter)

Letter: WA Cares is worthwhile (Columbian)

WA Cares will make a difference (Go Skagit)

WA Cares is essential lifeline (Columbian)

WA Cares: Peace of mind for long-term care (Seattle Times)

Washington’s long-term care payroll tax starts July 1, as other states explore similar programs (Associated Press/ABC News)

Long-term care: WA Cares will improve quality of life (Seattle Times)

WA Long-Term Care Benefits Program Lifts Off in July (PRN)

As long-term care needs grow, WA Cares offers long-term solution for working Washingtonians (Spokesman Review)

States Try Easing the Burden of Long-Term Care’s High Cost (New York Times)

Opinion: WA Cares isn’t perfect, but it’s a necessary start (Yakima Herald)

In Our View: Ensure WA Cares Fund goes according to plan (Columbian)

WA Cares benefit provides a bridge (Columbian)

Unpaid caregiver grateful for new WA Cares Fund (Camas-Washougal Reporter)

Grateful for WA Cares program
(GoSkagit)

Washington Cares Fund lauded as valuable safety net (Columbian)

WA state is a leader when it comes to managing long-term care (Tri City Herald)

Editorial: What good is that new payroll deduction? (Everett Herald)

WA Cares program set up to help our expanding aging population (Kitsap Sun)

‘Ready to go’: State prepares to collect, invest funds for WA Cares program (Center Square)

Washington Cares Fund goes into effect on July 1 (Olympian)

WA Cares paycheck deductions begin July 1. Here’s what you should know (King 5)

Everett Son’s Struggle To Get Mom Into Assisted Living (Everett Herald)

WA Cares: ‘Financially stable and just’ (Seattle Times)

WA Cares Fund addresses challenges (Spokesman Review)

Caregiver shortage: Challenging to afford help (Seattle Times)

Letter: WA Cares can help (Columbian)

WA Cares offers state’s residents a safety net (Spokesman Review)

Thankful for Randall’s support of WA Cares (GigHarborNow)

Kudos for support of WA Cares program
(Sequim Gazette)

WA Cares provides needed help
(Columbian)

What happens when the day comes that we ourselves need care?
(Clark County Today)

“We’re lucky to be in a state that’s innovating ways to help us keep from going bankrupt when we face health challenge”
(Union-Bulletin)

Groups gather in Olympia to discuss Washington ‘Age Wave’
(MyEdmonds)

States, other countries offer insights into making long-term care more affordable: Report
(McKnights)

Washington’s Public Long Term Care Program Is Good, Actually, and You Should Opt In (The Stranger)

Washingtonians support WA Cares (The Spokesman-Review)

Vancouver woman warns public to be careful choosing long-term care insurance (My Northwest)

WA Cares Survey: The More They Learn, the More They Like (Public News Service)

Opt-in to Washington Cares (The Spokesman-Review)

Advocates: Private Long-Term Insurance costly alternative to WA Cares Fund (San Juan Islander)

Washington’s long-term care plan is essential and must be protected (Washington Budget & Policy Center)