The state legislative session ended late last month and included several wins for ADS Advisory Council’s priorities.
Legislation – The following bills passed and have been signed or are awaiting signature by the Governor.
- Long-Term Care Trust Act – The first public long-term care insurance benefit in the nation. Creates a long-term care benefit for everyone who works/contributes three of six years. Contributions start in 2020. Per W4A, the Trust Act has the potential to reshape Washington’s LTC system as much as Washington’s adoption of Medicaid waivers in the 1980’s.
- SB 5160 will provide Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Veterans, and people with disabilities. The bill will base eligibility for the Property Tax Exemption Program on county median household income, rather than the statewide median. This will help homeowners living in high cost regions such as King County.
- The Hearing Aid Consumer Protection Bill (SB 5210) will ensure that consumers get the information they need to make informed decisions about hearing aid technologies.
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