Governor's Office is Currently Recruiting for the Long-Term Care Trust Commission
House Bill 1087 was enacted in the 2019 legislative session. It establishes the Long-Term Care Services and Supports (LTCSS) Trust Act which creates a long-term care insurance benefit for all employees in Washington State who meet eligibility criteria. It will be funded through an employee payroll premium. As part of the bill, the Legislature created the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission.
The purpose of the Commission is to propose recommendations to the appropriate executive agency or legislature regarding:
- Criteria for determining that an individual has met the requirements to be a qualified individual;
- Criteria for determining that an individual has met the requirements to be an eligible beneficiary;
- Criteria for minimum qualifications for the registration of long-term services and supports providers;
- Establishment of payment maximums for approved services;
- Changes to rules or policies to improve the operation of the program;
- Recommendations for the annual adjustment of the benefit unit;
- Refunding premiums for a deceased qualified individuals with a dependent who is an individual with a developmental disability and dependent for support from a qualified individual;
- Assisting the state actuary with the preparation of regular actuarial reports on the solvency and financial status of the program and advising the legislature on actions necessary to maintain trust solvency;
- Recommendations on whether and how to extend coverage to individuals who became disabled before the age of eighteen; and
- Recommendations on a method of calculating agency administrative expenses to limit expenses while providing sufficient funds to adequately operate the program.
The Commission’s recommendations and decisions must be guided by the joint goals of maintaining benefit adequacy and maintaining fund solvency and sustainability.
The Governor’s office has opened the recruitment period for people interested in being considered for appointment to this Commission. Any individual interested in being appointed will need to apply online via the link below. Additional information on this Commission can be found on the Governor’s boards and commissions profile page.
We would like to thank you for your willingness go through this selection process. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please don’t hesitate to contact Bea Rector, Director of Home and Community Services, Department of Social and Health Services, bea.rector@dshs.wa.gov, or Keith Swenson, Director of Boards and Commissions, keith.swenson@gov.wa.gov.
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