WA Cares Fund Launches Long-Term Care Support | Vancouver News

Washington state launches the nation’s first public long-term care insurance program, the WA Cares Fund, starting Wednesday, offering up to $36,500 in annual payouts for in-home care, medical transportation, and home safety upgrades. Funded by a 2019 payroll tax, it’s designed to help workers maintain independence as they age or face illness, with benefits available after three or ten years of contributions. Nearly 3.7 million workers have already paid in — 58 cents per $100 earned — to support an estimated half-million residents who will need care in the next decade. Caregivers like Christina Keys and Sonja Thomas say the program offers vital emotional, physical, and financial relief, turning a daunting future into a manageable one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92a41e9d268a4344