WA Cares Now in Payment Phase

By: Mike McClanahan

Outlets: TVW

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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WA Cares, the nation’s first state-run, public long-term care insurance program, started paying out benefits this summer, with more than $419,000 paid to providers so far, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department.

There’s a two-step verification process to ensure that applicants have met the required contribution threshold and qualify for assistance based on their medical needs.

According to the Employment Security Department about 800 people have applied for benefits so far, more than half …

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