Washington COPES home and community-based services waiver

What changed

Washington's COPES waiver remains a home- and community-based services pathway covering supports such as adult day services, training, community support, equipment, meals, skilled nursing, and transportation for eligible members.

Why it matters

COPES is a practical home-care route caregivers need to understand when comparing in-home support, adult family homes, assisted living, and nursing-facility placement.

Who it touches

Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving careolder adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, Apple Health members, people at nursing-facility level of care

Topics

Home and community services

• Washington DSHS HCBS rules and waivers
• Medicaid.gov Washington waiver factsheet

Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.