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 Mental and Emotional Health While Aging Cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging. Staying active, treating depression, managing chronic conditions and maintaining social connections can help maintain cognitive health. Feb. 13, 2025 Image Leveraging technology to support aging in place Modern technology is reshaping the future of long-term care, from AI-powered health monitoring to smart home solutions. The future of aging will be a balance of this innovation with the essential human element of caregiving. Jan. 17, 2025 Image 2024 A Year in Review 2024 was full of milestones for the WA Cares Fund! Here’s a look at some of our accomplishments for the year. Dec. 16, 2024 Image Resources for New Family Caregivers About 820,000 Washingtonians provide care to a loved one. Learn about Washington state’s free resources for family caregivers and how the WA Cares Fund can help. Nov. 12, 2024 Image No changes to the WA Cares Fund According to preliminary results, Washington voters did not pass Initiative 2124. Therefore, no changes have been made to the law governing the WA Cares Fund and exemptions to the program. Nov. 5, 2024 Pagination Previous page Prev … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 … 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.
