Southeast Washington Aging & Long Term Care is committed to providing education and resources about WA Cares so employers, organizations, and community members understand how the program works, who may qualify, and how to access benefits when needed.

Long-term care needs can affect anyone a family member, employee, friend, neighbor, or client. By increasing awareness of WA Cares, we can help ensure Washingtonians are prepared and able to access services and support when they need them most and even help inform someone in their life who may need it.

We offer WA Cares trainings in both English and Spanish on topics including beneficiary services, eligibility requirements, exemptions, how to access benefits, and understanding long-term care.

We provide informational materials and answer questions at health fairs, resource fairs, veteran stand-down events, community gatherings, and other public events. Our goal is to bring WA Cares information directly into the communities we serve. If you are hosting an event and would like us to participate, please contact us.

We offer free 30-minute presentations, both in person and virtually, for organizations, businesses, and community groups interested in learning more about WA Cares. These trainings are particularly valuable for:

• Human Resources professionals and employers
• Healthcare providers and medical staff
• Social workers and case managers
• Community organizations and nonprofits
• Caregivers and family members
• Individuals interested in learning more about WA Cares

Presentations can be customized to meet your audience's needs, ranging from a high-level overview to a more detailed discussion with opportunities for questions and answers.

We can provide informational flyers and educational materials for employers, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other partners. These resources can help employees, clients, patients, and community members better understand WA Cares, eligibility requirements, covered services, and how to apply for benefits.

To request training, materials, or outreach support, please contact:
Caitie Canup:     caitie.canup@dshs.wa.gov
Uriel Ramirez:    uriel.ramirez@dshs.wa.gov

Or call our Administration office at:
(509) 965-0105