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 WA Cares basics Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Register for webinar Live captions 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 Conversations: Building a support system as you age Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. Join us and a panel of experts as we discuss building a support system as you age. The WA Cares Fund was designed to help Washington workers stay in their own homes as they age. A lack of social interaction or community support can leave older adults feeling isolated and limit their community activities. We will discuss the negative impacts of social isolation, how to build a strong support system and how a support system can improve your wellbeing. Program News Image 2025: A year in review We spent this year building systems, expanding partnerships and preparing to launch benefits in 2026. Dec. 10, 2025 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 Pagination Previous page Prev Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page Next Newsletters 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. Image April 2026 newsletter Learn more about WA Cares Fund annual statements, upcoming webinars and more. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page Next › Looking for community toolkits? See toolkits
WA Cares basics Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Register for webinar Live captions 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
Conversations: Building a support system as you age Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. Join us and a panel of experts as we discuss building a support system as you age. The WA Cares Fund was designed to help Washington workers stay in their own homes as they age. A lack of social interaction or community support can leave older adults feeling isolated and limit their community activities. We will discuss the negative impacts of social isolation, how to build a strong support system and how a support system can improve your wellbeing.
