Medicare.gov
Understand what Medicare does not cover
Medicare generally does not pay for non-medical long-term care. Use this official coverage page before treating Medicare as a housing or custodial-care payment source.
Open official resource ↗Washington DSHS
Washington Medicaid and residential care
Start with Washington DSHS guidance on Medicaid-funded long-term services and residential care facilities that accept Medicaid residents.
Open official resource ↗Washington DSHS
Apply for long-term care Medicaid
Review application channels and the financial documents Washington may request for long-term care coverage.
Open official resource ↗Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Ask an independent long-term care ombuds
The statewide ombudsman program can help residents and families understand rights, find a regional ombuds, or raise a concern.
Open official resource ↗Washington DSHS
Check Washington's Specialized Dementia Care Program
Washington explains the Medicaid eligibility, assessed-need, facility-contract, and availability requirements for specialized dementia care.
Open official resource ↗Medicare.gov
Review Medicare cognitive assessment coverage
Medicare Part B may cover a cognitive assessment and care-planning visit, even though Medicare generally does not pay residential custodial care.
Open official resource ↗U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Check VA Aid and Attendance eligibility
Qualified veterans and survivors who already receive a VA pension may be eligible for an additional monthly payment when they need help with daily activities.
Open official resource ↗Benefit rules and facility participation can change. These links are planning resources, not an eligibility decision or financial advice.