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 Building people, culture and connection at WA Cares The team ensuring WA Cares is built on strong systems, inclusive culture and lasting support. Nov. 25, 2025 Image What to expect during a WA Cares Assessment To access your WA Cares Fund benefits, you will need to meet both the contribution requirement and care needs requirement. Nov. 22, 2025 Image Business Program Managers making an impact The WA Cares Fund is built on collaboration and our business program managers are no exception. They act as a bridge between business, policy, technology and vendor partners ensuring that system configuration and business decisions align seamlessly as WA Cares moves closer to launch. Oct. 31, 2025 Image Paid family caregiving with WA Cares More than 800,000 Washingtonians provide care to a loved one, out of both necessity and love. Oct. 26, 2025 Image Strengthening WA Cares through AAA partnerships At WA Cares, the work is more than implementing a new program, it’s about shaping a system that will help Washingtonians age with dignity and independence. Sep. 3, 2025 Pagination Previous page Prev 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.
