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WA Cares for Employers

Knowing there is money set aside for care in the future gives your employees peace of mind. The WA Cares Fund makes long-term care insurance accessible for all Washington workers.

Knowing there is money set aside for care in the future gives your employees peace of mind. The WA Cares Fund makes long-term care insurance accessible for all Washington workers.  

Washington employers are required to report employees’ wages and hours and pay premiums every quarter. 

Do you or your employees have WA Cares Fund questions?  

Our team is available to answer. Contact us today!  

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Frequently Asked Questions

LMTAAA provides workplace presentations on WA Cares to employers of all sizes at flexible lengths. Tell us what you’re looking for by reaching out to us today. 

Need an even faster way to deliver information on WA Cares to employees? Find WA Cares flyers for new hire packets, posters for breakrooms, paycheck inserts and more in the WA Cares’ Employers Toolkit on their website.

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The WA Cares website is filled with great information for workers, businesses, and more.  

LMTAAA can provide a personal introduction to WA Cares for your staff. 

Our friendly, on-site or virtual presentations are a low-stress way for employees to ask the questions that matter to them most about long-term care services and supports.  Reach out about a visit today.

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LMTAAA is pleased to offer WA Cares application assistance to workers in Lewis, Mason or Thurston County starting in May of 2026. 

Help will be available at no charge and offered over the phone or by appointment at our office.

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This is one of the many questions covered by LMTAAA in virtual or in-person WA Cares presentations. They are offered in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties. 

Paid Family Medical Leave covers short-term needs while the WA Cares Fund will cover long-term care needs.  

Employees needing help with three or more activities of daily living for 90 days or longer, and who meet the contribution requirements, would apply. 

WA Cares will open applications in July 2026. 

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