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

Medicaid bears over 60 percent of the costs of this assistance, paying $255 billion in 2022 for long-term services and supports (LTSS). In response to these costs, some state Medicaid programs have ...

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 ...
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 ...