We Care for WA Cares: Press Releases

Seattle, WA – The defeat of I-2124 is a huge victory for millions of Washingtonians, working families, and especially women and people with pre-existing conditions. This win in Washington has national implications because many other states are watching closely as they build their own long-term care safety nets. Read More » Read full press release

Seattle, WA – Today Washington Governor Jay Inslee joined State Representative Nicole Macri, home care workers, family caregivers, and advocates for patients and consumers to celebrate Washington’s long term care benefit. Known as the WA Cares Fund, this new state benefit has been expanded and improved to cover near retirees and allow workers to keep their benefits even if they… Read full press release

Olympia – Washington State lawmakers are acting to add portability – the most commonly requested change – to Washington’s long term care benefit for an estimated 3.5 million workers. HB 2467 has been approved by the House and was just sent to the Senate floor by the Rules Committee. The measure will implement a key recommendation from the state’s Long-Term… Read full press release

Olympia, WA: Senators in Olympia voted 34 – 15 to strengthen and expand long term care benefits for the more than 3 million working Washingtonians currently participating in WA Cares. SB 6072 passed with bipartisan support. Another bill, HB 2467, to also expand long term care coverage, is expected to move through the House this week. Julie Sparkman, a working mother… Read full press release

Olympia, WA: Senators in Olympia voted 34 – 15 to strengthen and expand long term care benefits for the more than 3 million working Washingtonians currently participating in WA Cares. SB 6072 passed with bipartisan support. Another bill, HB 2467, to also expand long term care coverage, is expected to move through the House this week. Julie Sparkman, a working mother… Read full press release