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In 2021, 820,000 family caregivers in Washington state provided $16.8 billion worth of unpaid care, donated 770 million hours of their time, and spent an average of $7,200 out of their own pockets to care for their loved ones when they faced a serious long-term illness, injury or disability. Here are some of their stories and reasons for supporting Washington's long-term care insurance benefit.
A Gen X Caregiver Is Voting No on I-2124
Jeff Ketchel says he's voting no on I-2124 to protect WA Cares.
WA Cares is the state's long-term care benefit for our neighbors with preexisting conditions, family members who have to step away from jobs to care for them, and those who are seriously disabled.
WA Cares can provide benefits and services so that someone can stay in their home instead of needing to move into long-term care (and the benefits are portable if you move out of state). And long-term care expenses are not covered by traditional health insurance or Medicaid.
Dori G. Says Vote No on I-2124
Dori Gillam of Seattle is voting NO on I-2124. She cared for her parents for 7 years and understands how losing our state long-term care benefit would hurt families, especially women.
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