Apr 02 2026
DSHS Office of Communications, Jessica Nelson, (360) 688-3718
OLYMPIA – Washington workers and recent retirees can now see their contributions to the WA Cares Fund, a program that expands access to long-term care benefits for all working Washingtonians. Annual statements showing their WA Cares Fund contribution history are now available by creating a benefits account.
Most workers have been contributing to WA Cares and earning their long-term care benefits since July 2023. Benefit applications ...read the full news release
Feb 05 2026
DSHS Office of Communications, Jessica Nelson, (360) 688-3718
WA Cares Fund pilot offers early access to long-term care benefits
OLYMPIA — Applications are now open for the WA Cares Fund pilot program. A small group of residents in Lewis, Mason, Thurston and Spokane counties can apply for early access to the long-term care benefits they have earned since they started paying into the program in 2023. Benefits will be available to eligible Washingtonians statewide starting in ...read the full news release
