The WA Cares Fund is a state-run long-term care benefit program. If people meet eligibility criteria, they can use the program to access a lifetime benefit to pay for a wide range of services and support. The maximum benefit is adjusted annually for inflation and is currently capped at $36,500.

The WA Cares Fund is a mandatory long-term care insurance benefit established by Washington state law in 2019. Starting July 1, 2026, benefits can be used to purchase long-term care services which may include professional care, equipment, home safety evaluations, and/or compensation for family members who provide care.

The WA Cares Fund is an affordable long-term care insurance program for all working Washingtonians. It offers choice. WA Cares empowers us to control how and where we receive long-term care. It provides peace of mind. We no longer have to worry about how we will afford long-term care as we age.

WA Cares is an affordable long-term care benefit that gives Washingtonians what we need to get care at home. Millions of people in Washington can’t get the home care we need. We are often denied for pre-existing conditions. Many times, we can’t afford the ballooning costs of private insurance.