Aging and Long-Term Support Administration
Latest News
DSHS has maintained Apple Health Medicaid Coverage for the Aged, Blind or Disabled population during the Public Health Emergency, and will continue into the future, however beginning April 1, 2023 customers must complete a renewal in order to keep your coverage.
You will receive a letter in the mail when it is time for your renewal. Make sure your address and phone number with Washington Connection is up to date so you can stay enrolled. Report a change.
What We Do
The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is responsible for our nationally recognized long-term services and supports system of care. Our mission is to partner with people to access support, care, and resources. Our partners include the people we serve, their advocates, community providers, caregivers, tribes, and other state and federal agencies. Our vision is that people will find human services to shape their own lives. Our values include:
Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Home and Community Services (HCS) provides and administers long-term care services to eligible individuals and collaborates with Area Agencies on Aging to share community service options.
Residential Care Services (RCS) provides licensing, certification, and regulatory oversight to long-term care facilities including:
- Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Adult Family Homes
- Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID)
- Supported Living; and
- Enhanced Services Facilities
The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides service to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and speech-disabled facing communication barriers. Services include telecommunications, reasonable accommodations and client services.
The Management Services Division (MSD) supports the operations of the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration providing rates management, administrative support services, fiscal and contract management, and personnel operations.