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

WA Cares basics

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Live captions and interpretation in ASL, Chinese (Cantonese), Korean, Russian and Spanish will be available.
This webinar will be recorded.

Most Washingtonians 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.

WA Cares Fund provides working Washingtonians a way to earn access to long-term care benefits that will be available when they need them. It could cover most of the need for some people, while for others it will provide breathing room during one of life’s most challenging stages, giving the family time to develop a plan.

We will cover:
•    How the program works
•    What long-term care includes
•    How caregiving responsibilities impact families
•    Who contributes to the fund
•    How exemptions work
•    How to qualify for benefits

Panelists: Sebastian Cahe, Outreach and Language Access Lead, DSHS, Loegan Sargent, Outreach and Language Access Lead, DSHS

Spotlight on ProviderOne

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Program News

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WA Cares basics for self-employed workers

Self-employed workers can enjoy the same benefits as fellow Washington workers. 
Mar. 30, 2026
Data and outcomes team

Meet the team that ensures WA Cares remains effective

For every applicant, beneficiary, caregiver and provider falling under the WA Cares Fund umbrella, there are new statistics and results to collect. The team members collecting and tracking that data are the Data and Outcomes Team.  
Mar. 7, 2026
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Spotlight on care options with WA Cares

After WA Cares Fund benefits are approved, the next step is finding the right provider(s) for you and agreeing on services together.
Feb. 27, 2026
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Spotlight on WA Cares applications

Your journey to receiving WA Cares Fund benefits starts with the application process. Beginning April 1, you, or someone helping you, can create an online account on our website. 
Jan. 30, 2026
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2025: A year in review

We spent this year building systems, expanding partnerships and preparing to launch benefits in 2026.
Dec. 10, 2025
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