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Fri Sep 13, 2024, 01:55 PM Sep 13

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.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/09/12/a-look-at-what-washingtons-long-term-care-benefit-might-pay-for/

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