Human Services & Housing
Staff Contact:  Julie Murray

Case Management and Long Term Care
The state has had several expensive long-term care lawsuits over the last several years that have involved county agencies. Concerns about liability have produced complicated requirements and procedures that Area Agency on Aging (AAA) case management programs cannot meet with existing staff.

WSAC Policy:
Counties support full state funding of all case management services the state requires counties to provide whether in state statute, WAC, waiver, or contract, as well as for any additional state mandates and shifts in priority populations to more difficult and treatment-resistant groups. Counties support state funding for additional administrative responsibilities mandated by the state and/or federal government and would oppose any reduction in levels of funding.