April 2026 Monthly Newsletter

Workers can now view WA Cares annual statements and create a benefits account

Washington workers and recent retirees can now see their contributions to the WA Cares Fund. Annual statements showing your WA Cares Fund contribution history are now available by creating a benefits account. You’ll use the SecureAccess Washington system to confirm your identity, enter some basic information and create a WA Cares login.

Get detailed instructions on setting up a benefits account.

Webinars

Spotlight on paid family caregiving from 11 a.m. to noon on April 8

More than 800,000 Washingtonians provide care to a loved one. Many of us provide care out of both necessity and love, and do so without thinking twice. Whether you’re picking up groceries for your neighbor or helping your dad manage his medications — you are a caregiver.

If the person you're caring for has earned WA Cares Fund benefits, you can become their paid caregiver, even if you're caring for your own spouse. 

We will cover:

• How the program works
• Who is eligible for paid family caregiving
• How WA Cares can help with care needs
• Steps to becoming a paid family caregiver
• Additional support and services available
• Resources for caregivers

Register today

WA Cares basics from 11 a.m. to noon on April 21

Most Washingtonians will eventually need long-term care. These services and supports can be expensive, but most long-term care is not covered by Medicare or health insurance and Medicaid typically only covers it after you’ve spent your life savings down to $2,000.

WA Cares provides working Washingtonians a way to earn access to long-term care benefits that will be available when they need them. It could cover most of the need for some people, while for others it will provide breathing room during one of life’s most challenging stages, giving the family time to develop a plan.

We will cover:

• How the program works
• What long-term care includes
• How caregiving responsibilities impact families
• Who contributes to the fund
• How exemptions work
• How to qualify for benefits

Register today

All webinars will include an opportunity for audience Q&A and include live captioning. Simultaneous translations will be available.

We’re hiring

Are you looking for a meaningful career that will impact the lives of Washingtonians? Then join our team! Several positions are now open, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Learn more and apply today.

The LTSS Trust Commission is meeting from 1-4 p.m. on April 29

The Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission works on behalf of Washington workers and long-term care stakeholders to monitor, improve and implement WA Cares. You can join the meeting live on Zoom.

Learn more about the LTSS Trust Commission.

Feature care story

Over 30 years ago, Arun’s parents moved into his home. His father is over 90-years-old, has dementia and needs to be supervised closely. Because Arun and his wife both work full-time jobs, the whole family pitches in to provide caregiving. In a household where family caregiving is built in, it’s important that everyone, not just those who are directly receiving the care, gets the support they need.

Learn more about Arun and his family’s story, and about how WA Cares might help them.

Request a speaker

 Interested in an in-person or virtual presentation on WA Cares for your staff, HR professionals, managers, professional/community organization, or other groups? Fill out our speaker request form and we will get back to you with our staff’s availability.