Program News & Webinars Get the latest WA Cares Fund program updates, announcements and details of upcoming webinars. See our full monthly webinar series. UPCOMING WEBINAR See all webinars Spotlight on ProviderOne Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. We are registering a diverse range of qualified providers to serve WA Cares beneficiaries. Registered providers will use the Health Care Authority’s ProviderOne website to create pre-authorizations and submit claims for payment. We will discuss what is ProviderOne, how to use the site, how to create pre-authorizations and more. Basics for employers Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Register for webinar Live captions will be available. This webinar will be recorded. Most Washingtonian workers will eventually need long-term care. These services and supports can be expensive, but most long-term care is not covered by Medicare or health insurance and Medicaid typically only covers it after you’ve spent your life savings down to $2,000. Knowing there is money set aside for care in the future gives workers peace of mind today. WA Cares makes long-term care insurance accessible for all Washington workers. As a Washington employer, you are required to report your employees’ wages and hours and pay premiums every quarter. We will cover how workers meet the contribution requirement, who can get an exemption, employer reporting requirements, what services and supports are available, and more. Program News Image Helping teen and young adult caregivers Hear personal stories and learn more about resources that are available for teens and young adults. Aug. 11, 2026 Image Building a support system as you age Learn about programs and resources available to improve Washingtonians’ well-being. Jul. 31, 2026 Image WA Cares Fund benefits now available Today Washington launched the first public long-term care insurance program in the country as WA Cares Fund benefits became available. Jul. 1, 2026 Image Conversations: Aging in place Experts recently gathered to discuss how older people can safely and independently live at home May. 22, 2026 Image WA Cares basics for self-employed workers Self-employed workers can enjoy the same benefits as fellow Washington workers. Mar. 30, 2026 Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page Next Newsletters Image July 2026 newsletter On July 1, Washington launched the first public long-term care insurance program in the country as WA Cares Fund benefits became available. Image June 2026 Newsletter Learn about approaching milestones, website updates and more in this month’s WA Cares Fund newsletter. Image May 2026 Newsletter WA Cares Fund applications open this month. Learn more about applications, and other program news, here. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page Next › Looking for community toolkits? See toolkits
Spotlight on ProviderOne Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. We are registering a diverse range of qualified providers to serve WA Cares beneficiaries. Registered providers will use the Health Care Authority’s ProviderOne website to create pre-authorizations and submit claims for payment. We will discuss what is ProviderOne, how to use the site, how to create pre-authorizations and more.
Basics for employers Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Register for webinar Live captions will be available. This webinar will be recorded. Most Washingtonian workers will eventually need long-term care. These services and supports can be expensive, but most long-term care is not covered by Medicare or health insurance and Medicaid typically only covers it after you’ve spent your life savings down to $2,000. Knowing there is money set aside for care in the future gives workers peace of mind today. WA Cares makes long-term care insurance accessible for all Washington workers. As a Washington employer, you are required to report your employees’ wages and hours and pay premiums every quarter. We will cover how workers meet the contribution requirement, who can get an exemption, employer reporting requirements, what services and supports are available, and more.
