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Public commenter urges restraint on WA Cares marketing and raises provider/union concerns
Summary
A public commenter urged limiting marketing spend to essential information and raised concerns that current provider registration guidance directs caregivers toward networks that require union participation and dues; she also warned WA Cares benefits may not replace Medicaid and could be exhausted by high long‑term costs.
During public comment Elizabeth New urged the commission to limit communications spending to responding to inquiries and maintaining accurate website materials rather than broader marketing. She said marketing dollars had been used to "create good feelings about WA Cares, a mandatory program" and called some past spending…
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