WA Cares Fund Rulemaking

The three state agencies that administer the WA Cares Fund are all responsible for adopting rules for different areas of the program. Learn more about the rulemaking process and find rulemaking activity for each agency below.

Project 1: General provisions, beneficiary eligibility determinations, requirements to provide approved services (Complete)

CR-101s related to this project:

CR-102 and proposed rule text: WSR 25-13-096

CR-103:

Project 2: Rates, reimbursements, notices of department determinations, administrative hearings (Complete)

CR-101s related to this project:

CR-102 and proposed rule text: WSR 25-16-096

CR-103:

•    WSR 25-20-048
•    Adopted rules – Effective Oct. 27, 2025
 

Project 3: Pilot

CR-101 related to this project: 

CR-102 and proposed rule text:

CR-103:

Project 4: Additional service limitations during pilot

CR-101 related to this project: 

CR-102 and proposed rule text: 

CR-103:

Project 5: Revisions to chapter 388-116 WAC

CR-101 related to this project:

For informal review:

Interested parties meeting (Feb. 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.):

  • Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.

Project 6: Services provided by financial management services vendors

CR-101 related to this project:

For informal review:

Interested parties meeting (Feb. 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.):

  • Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
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Employment Security Department (ESD)

See ESD’s Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) rulemaking site for information on ESD rulemaking activity for WA Cares Fund.

Health Care Authority (HCA)

See HCA’s rulemaking site for information on HCA rulemaking activity.