December 2025 Monthly Newsletter

Webinars

POSTPONED - Spotlight on Care Options with WA Cares on Dec. 16. 

Unfortunately, this webinar is postponed. A new date will be available for registration soon. If you will already registered for this webinar, you will need to re-register for the new date. We apologize for any inconvenience.  

Monthly FAQ: Can I apply to become a registered provider?

We are registering qualified providers to offer covered long-term services and supports to eligible beneficiaries starting in July 2026 and applications are open. Registered providers who offer services in pilot counties or statewide can participate in the pilot.

Learn more about provider registration.  

Rulemaking

WA Cares rules can be found under chapter 388-116 WAC. A new rule related to the pilot will go into effect on Dec. 9. A public hearing is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Dec. 23 to discuss a proposed rule related to beneficiary reimbursements during the pilot. Learn more about rulemaking activity.

If you are interested in rulemaking please update your preferences to include “DSHS rulemaking” so you can receive the most up-to-date rulemaking information directly to your inbox.

LTSS Trust Commission

The Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission, which works on behalf of Washington employees and long-term care stakeholders to improve, monitor and implement WA Cares, held a Commission meeting from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 10. Learn more about the Commission. 

If you are interested in the LTSS Trust Commission please update your preferences to include “Updates on LTSS Trust Commission meetings and recommendations” so you can receive the most up-to-date information directly to your inbox.

Toolkit

Our toolkit materials have been refreshed with a new fact sheet, social media content, poster and more! These resources are intended for employers, business and professional organizations, community groups and anyone who wants to communicate about the WA Cares Fund and available in 16 languages.

Explore our updated materials and start sharing today! 

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 group in 2025? Fill out our speaker request form and we will get back to you with our staff’s availability.