WA Cares Fund Rulemaking
The three state agencies that administer the WA Cares Fund are all responsible for adopting rules for different areas of the program. Learn more about the rulemaking process and find rulemaking activity for each agency below.
Project 1: General provisions, beneficiary eligibility determinations, requirements to provide approved services (Complete)
CR-101s related to this project:
CR-102 and proposed rule text: WSR 25-13-096
CR-103
- WSR 25-18-020
- Adopted rules - Effective Sept. 22, 2025
Project 2: Rates, reimbursements, notices of department determinations, administrative hearings (Complete)
CR-101s related to this project:
CR-102 and proposed rule text: WSR 25-16-096
CR-103
• WSR 25-20-048
• Adopted rules – Effective October 27, 2025
Project 3: Pilot
CR-101 related to this project:
- WSR 25-16-078
CR-102 and proposed rule text:
2025 Rulemaking Listening Session Schedule
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January 15, 2025
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Eligible relative care, continued |
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April 16, 2025
10:00am - 11:30am
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Interested parties meeting, part 1 |
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April 23, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Interested parties meeting, part 2 |
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July 16, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Interested parties meeting, July |
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September 3, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Interested parties meeting, September |
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Employment Security Department (ESD)
See ESD’s Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) rulemaking site for information on ESD rulemaking activity for WA Cares Fund.
Health Care Authority (HCA)
See HCA’s rulemaking site for information on HCA rulemaking activity.