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WA Cares: First State Long-Term Care Program | Spokane News
Washington just launched WA Cares, the nation’s first public long-term care insurance program, helping residents pay for home health aides, safety modifications, meal delivery, and even having a loved one paid as a caregiver. Automatically funded through payroll contributions, it’s designed to keep people in their homes longer and ease financial strain for families. With nearly half a million Washingtonians expected to need care in the next decade, this program offers up to $36,500 in inflation-adjusted benefits — accessible via online, phone, or in-person support — putting the state at the…
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