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In the Balance: Opt-out vote could determine fate of WA Cares Fund
City Inside/Out: I-2124 Repeal WA Cares?
5/3/202427:09

The WA Cares Fund is under siege, with a vote this fall on whether workers can opt-out of the state’s new long-term care insurance program. I-2124 boosters call the fund “a scam” and say workers should have a choice, but opponents argue a yes vote will kill the fund at a time when it’s most needed for long-term care to be affordable to most people.

Guests:
Brian Heywood, I-2124 Sponsor
State Rep. Nicole Macri, D-43rd District
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-20th District
Heather Weiner, No on I-2124 Spokesperson
Paul Guppy, Director of Research, WA Policy Center
Christina Keys, Caregiver & WA Cares Advocate

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