Impacts of Federal Tax and Spending Law on LTC

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the federal tax and spending bill into law. While this bill includes significant impacts to Medicaid benefit programs in our state, Medicaid funding for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living are not directly impacted, and will continue to be funded at the same federally matched percentage they are today. Impacts to our state budget remain to be seen.

WHCA commends our national partners, the Central WA Coalition, and all our members who shared their stories to help defend Medicaid resources for long-term care during the debate in Congress. 

The WHCA government relations and regulatory teams are reviewing and preparing a more detailed analysis and resource for our members, as well as talking points to help facilitate conversations with concerned residents and family members who fear the potential impacts of this bill on their care. Watch your inbox in the coming days for more information.