Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 25-390, approve and authorize the County Executive to execute the WCF Implementation AAA Agreement with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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DEPARTMENT: Human Services
ORIGINATOR: Cole Caplan
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Lacey Harper 8/20/25
PURPOSE: Council approval and authorize the Executive to sign the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services AAA Agreement for WA Cares Fund Implementation.
BACKGROUND: Purpose: The AAA will implement WA Cares Fund outreach proposals, increase capacity in the home and community-based long-term services and supports provider network in preparation for benefits launch in 2026, and begin beneficiary services as applications for benefits open in 2026.
Statement of Work: The AAA shall provide the services and staff and otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work, including:
? Outreach. AAAs shall implement an outreach plan with the goal of reaching key audiences with information about WA Cares, including how contributions work, optional exemptions, using benefits, covered services, and any other priority topics identified by the WA Cares communications and outreach team.
? Provider Network: AAAs will support the expansion and oversight of WCF provider network policy/procedure development, capacity assessment, and recruitment strategies. Using the list of services in Exhibit A (WA Cares Fund: Contracting for Services and Supports) and corresponding definitions, AAAs will support the expansion and oversight of WCF provider network through
? Beneficiary Services Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) will prepare to:
o Accept WA Cares Fund (WCF) benefit applications
o Complete in-home eligibility assessments and suggested services navigation
o Provide benefit navigation for individuals needing enhanced support
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
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