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July 2024 WA Cares Newsletter
July 2024 Monthly Newsletter
Shelli's journey into caregiving began unexpectedly after her father passed away and her mother's health declined due to Alzheimer's and a lung cancer diagnosis. She suddenly found herself navigating the complexities of caregiving. Balancing work and caregiving proved challenging, leading Shelli to make personal and financial sacrifices to ensure her mother receives the best possible care. Watch on YouTube.
Join us on August 6 from 12 – 1 p.m. for a discussion on getting help with hearing loss. We’ll cover types of hearing loss (including age-related hearing loss), signs that you may be experiencing hearing loss, assistive technology and hearing devices, ways family and friends can support someone who is experiencing hearing loss and other resources that may be helpful. We’ll also provide an overview of the WA Cares Fund and how it will help people experiencing hearing loss in the future. Register today.
ICYMI: Watch the replay of our WA Cares Basics: What Businesses Need to Know webinar. Find recordings of more past webinars and learn more about upcoming webinars on our website.
Fund Fact: According to AARP, most family caregivers are employed and the majority of working caregivers say their care responsibilities impacted their work in some way.
These impacts can include taking time off to provide care, reducing hours, receiving a warning about performance or attendance, turning down a promotion, or leaving the workforce entirely. In the future, Washingtonians who provide care for loved ones will be able to access support through the WA Cares Fund. You’ll be able to use your WA Cares Fund benefits to make a loved one (even a spouse) your paid caregiver. You can also use your benefit to get respite care so your unpaid family caregivers can take a break or get caregiver training and other resources for your loved one. Read more in our monthly news item.
Monthly FAQ: Does the benefit increase over time?
The full benefit amount will start at $36,500 in 2026 and grow over time with inflation. Even after you retire and stop contributing, your benefit amount will continue to be adjusted for inflation. In 20 years, the benefit amount may reach $60,000.
LTSS Trust Commission:
The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Trust Commission works on behalf of Washington employees and long-term care stakeholders to improve, monitor and implement WA Cares. The LTSS Trust Commission’s Investment Strategy Subcommittee Meeting is meeting on July 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Join the Zoom webinar. Find meeting details and learn more about the Commission.
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