When we think of caregiving, the first thought that often comes to mind is taking care of an elderly parent or relative. The reality is that we all can find ourselves in situations where we need care. It can happen at any time and at any age.
My first pregnancy required four months of bed rest. I never expected that I would need help with simple every-day tasks like preparing meals. But that’s exactly the situation I found myself in.
The WA Cares program could have been a big help for me in this situation. The $36,500 in benefits would have more than covered the expenses for the care that I needed for those four months.
The WA Cares program also allows family members to be paid to be caregivers for their relatives. This benefit would have been life-changing when I had to leave a high paying job to care for my mother, which depleted my savings.
I’m grateful to state Rep. Dave Paul for supporting the WA Cares program. I know that if I am ever in a situation where I need care again, I will be covered.
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