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Under current law, you must live in Washington state to receive WA Cares benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

In January 2022, the legislature added a new pathway to meeting WA Cares contribution requirements for near-retirees.

The WA Cares Fund is a new program that gives working Washingtonians access to long-term care coverage when they need it. Contributions to the program begin July 1, 2023. Here are four things you can do to prepare for the program’s launch.

Knowing there is money set aside for care in the future gives your workers peace of mind today. The WA Cares Fund puts long-term care insurance coverage within reach for all Washington workers for the first time.

The WA Cares Fund works like an insurance policy. We all contribute a small percentage of each paycheck to ensure that if we need long-term care later on, we can access services and supports. 

We sometimes hear people ask what happens to their WA Cares contributions if they never need long-term care. Even if you are among the minority of people who never have a care need, there are many ways WA Cares could still benefit you and your community.