Paying for care in Washington
Getting paid to care for a family member in Washington
Yes. In Washington, a family member can be paid to give care through Paid Family Caregiver (Individual Provider) and WA Cares Fund. A spouse can be paid through WA Cares Fund.
Respite care for family caregivers in Washington
Yes. In Washington, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: Family Caregiver Support Program.
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Programs on record
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Paid Family Caregiver (Individual Provider)
Medicaid self-directed care
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Other state program
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Family Caregiver Support Program
Respite program
How to apply
Paid Family Caregiver (Individual Provider)
- How to apply
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Apply for Long-Term Services and Supports online through Washington Connection, by calling Home and Community Services Intake, or by picking up an application at your local Home and Community Services office. The process includes a financial review and a personal care needs assessment with a social services worker.
Source: Medicaid: Eligibility and How to Apply, Long-Term Services and Supports (Washington State DSHS)Checked
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Home and Community Services Intake.
Source: Medicaid: Eligibility and How to Apply, Long-Term Services and Supports (Washington State DSHS)Checked
WA Cares Fund
- How to apply
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Create a WA Cares benefits account through SecureAccess Washington and apply online, or call for help applying by phone. Your local Area Agency on Aging can help in person, by appointment. WA Cares checks your contribution history, then meets with you in person or by phone about your care needs, and sends a letter saying whether you are approved.
Source: Apply for benefits (WA Cares Fund, Washington State DSHS)Checked
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844-CARE4WA (toll free)
Source: Apply for benefits (WA Cares Fund, Washington State DSHS)Checked
Family Caregiver Support Program
- How to apply
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Contact your local Family Caregiver Support Program. Respite can be in your home, at an adult day center or at a residential care facility, for a few hours to a few days.
Source: Respite Care (Washington State DSHS, Home and Community Services)Checked
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How we verify explains these dates.
- Apply for benefits (WA Cares Fund, Washington State DSHS) checked
- Becoming a Paid Caregiver (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services) checked
- Chapter 388-106 WAC, Long-term care services (WAC 388-106-1200 to 388-106-1230, family caregiver support program respite) checked
- Family caregivers (WA Cares Fund, Washington State DSHS) checked
- Medicaid: Eligibility and How to Apply, Long-Term Services and Supports (Washington State DSHS) checked
- Qualifying for benefits (WA Cares Fund, Washington State DSHS) checked
- Respite Care (Washington State DSHS, Home and Community Services) checked