WA Cares program to begin paying long-term care benefits

Washington will begin paying benefits on Wednesday from its publicly funded long-term care program, known as “WA Cares.” ...
National Bureau of Economic Research

Health Effects of Managed Care Delivery for Medicaid’s Long-Term Services and Supports

The shift to a managed care model for delivery of long-term services and supports was associated with a 0.9 percentage point (4.2 percent) increase in the quarterly risk of a hospitalization in ...

Payroll tax, benefits program WA Cares sees 50% denial rate among early applicants

Washington's WA Cares long-term care program launched July 1, but about half of early applicants have been denied over ...

WA workers can start receiving long-term care funds this week

Eligible workers can use the money for in-home care aides, transportation to medical appointments and safety upgrades in ...
Healthline

How Long Short-Term Disability Lasts and How to Apply

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...
Medical Xpress

Exercise programs benefit a wide range of long-term health conditions, finds health data analysis

A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programs for individuals living with long-term health conditions. Drawing on a comprehensive overview ...