WA's $20M Long-Term Care Plan Covers Only 173 Immigrants

Washington lawmakers approved nearly $20 million to help lawfully present noncitizens retain long-term care coverage, expecting to reach about 1,200 people. Federal rule changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services mean only 173 will be covered. Around 1,500 noncitizens receiving long-term care services in Washington lose Medicaid on Oct. 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/20m-in-long-term-care-money-for-wa-immigrants-to-cover-fewer-than-200-people/ #WashingtonState #Medicaid #LongTermCare #Immigrants #Healthcare #SEIU775 #FederalPolicy #WashingtonStateStandard