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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 1, 2025
Washingtonians are preparing for the holidays — and so are criminals.
OCT 30, 2025
By Marguerite Ro, AARP Washington State Director
OCT 28, 2025
For Immediate Release
For Immediate Release
Note: We have updated our list of resources. Visit our new article Information for Washingtonians during Covid-10 Outbreak.
By Cathy MacCaul, Advocacy Director
The Legislature may consider bills that would allow drug importation from Canada and set stricter price transparency rules for pharmaceutical companies.
For Immediate Release
With nearly a decade spent pursuing a program to help families deal with the cost of long-term care services, we have produced several articles detailing our work over time.
Planning for long-term care needs can be a complex process. No matter where you are in your journey having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.
In 2019, Washington became the first state to pass legislation creating a public long-term care insurance program. In doing so, we are leading the way in addressing a nationwide crisis: an aging population in which the vast majority lack the financial resources to pay for the care they need as they age.
As a first-in-the-nation program, WA Cares has amassed a great deal of media interest. Read on for more coverage over the years.
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