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: What Employers Need to Know

Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Join us for the latest updates on the state’s long-term care insurance program and learn more about employer responsibilities. We’ll cover who contributes to the fund, who can get an exemption, how workers will meet contribution requirements and what kinds of benefits will be available. Get your questions answered and find out where to go for more resources for businesses and workers. 

Panelists: Jeff Kendall, Service Delivery Manager, Employment Security Department (ESD) | Marley Holbrook, Employer Reporting Specialist, ESD | Ryan Williams, Benefits Specialist, ESD | Kristen Maki, Community Relations and Outreach Program Manager, WA Cares

WA Cares Basics: What Providers Need to Know

Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Live captions and ASL interpretation will be available.
This webinar will be recorded.
Panelists: Katie Kelnhofer, Provider Policy Unit Manager | Ali Lafontaine, AAA Program Manager | Peter Keller, Provider Network Operations Administrator | Kristen Maki, Community Relations and Outreach Program Manager

Program News

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Benefits for near-retirees

In January 2022, the legislature added a new pathway to meeting WA Cares contribution requirements for near-retirees.
Wednesday, May 24th
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Workers: 4 things you need to know

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.
Wednesday, Apr 12th
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Employers: 5 things you need to know

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.
Wednesday, Apr 12th
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How WA Cares benefits families and communities

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.
Monday, Mar 6th
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