Health Care A look at what Washington's long-term care benefit might pay for
What could Washington’s new $36,500 lifetime long-term care benefit get you?
According to a state workgroup, about 2,281 home-delivered meals, 80 days in an adult family home, seven years of transportation services, or $15,000 worth of adaptive equipment and technology to help with a disability.
The Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission, a group of lawmakers, state agency representatives, long-term care workers and beneficiaries, is in the process of finalizing the rates that the WA Cares Fund will pay for certain services.
The state applies a 0.58% tax on most Washington workers’ paychecks to fund the program. Beginning in July 2026, those who qualify can access funds to offset expenses for things like caretaking, equipment and medication.
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