Washington funds the WA Cares Fund through a 0.58% payroll tax that began in July 2023.
July 01, 2023
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The payroll tax is the primary funding mechanism for the state long-term care program.
The Washington State Legislature created the WA Cares Fund in 2019 to help participants defray the costs of certain long-term care services.
January 01, 2019
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WA Cares Fund is a state-run program intended to assist with long-term care expenses.