A long-term care organization is urging Washington state officials to address outstanding issues with its revolutionary public long-term care program, WA CaresFund, which narrowly survived being voted ...

Long-term care insurance isn’t as prevalent as other types of insurance, despite the fact that long-term care may eventually ...

Washington state’s new, long-term care insurance program gives residents a lifetime benefit of $36,500, which can pay for approximately 81 days in a nursing home. The benefit is a first-in-the-nation ...

Voters in Washington state Tuesday voted to keep the nation’s first payroll tax dedicated to long-term care coverage, rejecting a ballot initiative that would have made the program voluntary and ...

As a former competitive rower and a typical Pacific Northwesterner who bikes, skis, backpacks and kayaks, I consider myself a healthy person. Now that I'm "middle-aged," a common conversation with my ...

It is vital to plan the future, and the knowledge of WA Cares long-term care benefits will help the citizens of Washington considerably. This guide describes how Washington cares fund long-term care ...

A comprehensive guide to long-term care insurance costs, coverage options and whether it’s right for you.

PORT ANGELES — It’s a misconception only low-income people need long-term care insurance, WA Cares Director Ben Veghte told individuals from the Olympic Area on Aging and local caregivers at the Port ...

Planning for long-term care is a smart way to prepare for the realities of aging. And as Americans live longer, more of us will need support later in life. In fact, nearly 70% of adults over age 65 ...