long-term care tax

Sparring on WA initiatives begins as signature-gathering continues

BY: - October 20, 2023

Brian Heywood didn’t bristle Friday on hearing initiatives he’s bankrolling with his own millions came up big losers in polling carried out by opponents of the measures. The conservative hedge fund manager laughed. “I hope they believe their polls with their entire souls,” he said. Heywood has provided $5 million for signature-gathering for six initiatives. […]

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New long-term care program will offer families crucial support at tough times

BY: - July 19, 2023

You don’t need a medical degree to understand that accessing care when you need it, in the comfort of your home, is essential to our well-being. Our first statewide long-term care program will help make this possible and at such a low cost. The program is finally here and it’s time to celebrate. As a […]

There’s still time to receive an exemption from Washington’s long-term care tax

BY: - May 30, 2023

A deadline to apply for exemptions from Washington’s controversial long-term care tax is one day away.  People who live outside of Washington but work in the state, spouses of active-duty military service members, those with non-immigrant work visas and veterans with at least a 70% service-connected disability are all eligible for exemptions from the new […]