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The Washington Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Leave and Care Division has adopted rules to implement revisions to the Washington Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (also known as “WA Cares”). The new rules will become effective October 29, 2022. WA Cares imposes a payroll tax on employees to pay for state-provided long-term care benefits. Employers are not
Washington Employment Security Department’s ESD Leave and Care Division adopted rules to implement revisions to Washington Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program known as WA Cares. Rules effective October 29 2022. WA Cares imposes tax on employees long-term care benefits.
When the Legislature convened earlier this month, it put the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program on hold. Though many lawmakers were calling for an outright repeal of the program, the majority ultimately passed a bill to delay its implementation until July 2023.
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature (Legislature) established the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (LTSS Trust Program) to provide funding for eligible beneficiaries...
When the Legislature convened earlier this month, it put the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program on hold. Though many lawmakers were calling for an outright repeal of the program, the majority ultimately passed a bill to delay its implementation until July 2023.