“So far, more than 200,000 apply for exemption from the state’s long-term-care fund”

“So far, more than 200,000 apply for exemption from the state’s long-term-care fund,” by Elizabeth Hovde, Washington Policy Center

Quote:

“Exemption Statistics as of Oct. 21, 2021

  • Total exemption applications received: 227,402
  • Approved applications: 61,785
  • Incomplete applications: 624
  • Total applications processed: 62,409
  • Applications processed as percentage of total: 27.4%

“We continue to urge lawmakers to repeal this flawed long-term-care law in the next legislative session. Amendments and delays can’t fix the WA Cares Fund, especially since lawmakers have disrupted the insurance market the way that they have. And it is clear people don’t want this law: It is not patient-centered and its payroll tax burdens household budgets.”

LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform:

Looks like getting an exemption for the WA Cares Fund tax is a slam dunk … if they ever get around to reviewing your application.