Paid under Medicaid programs, WA Cares funds, and other mixed funding sources, AAADSW sub-contracts with local providers to deliver a range of services to older adults, family caregivers and adults with disabilities.

Looking to grow your services? Become a WA Cares provider!

The WA Cares Fund is a state benefit designed to help Washington workers age 
independently in their own homes and communities. This long-term care insurance 
program will rely on qualified providers to offer long-term care services and supports to 
eligible beneficiaries starting in July 2026.

Some Available Contract Types:
-Environmental Modifications (Ramps and accessibility work on private homes)
-Home Safety Evaluations (high priority)
-Personal Emergency Response Systems
-Professional Nursing Services (high priority)
-Yardwork and Snow Removal 
-Transportation Services

We can guide you on applications and contracting. Unsure if your business aligns? Please contact us!

Apply online to become a registered provider for WA Cares at: 
https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/providers 

Medicaid Service Provider Opportunities

Medicaid Services

If you'd like to become one of our Medicaid-funded providers—such as a Home Care Agency, Pest Control Provider, Moving Company, or Home Cleaning Service—please see the entire list of services, applications, and sample contracts on HCLA’s Information for Potential Medicaid Contractors page.

Applications are accepted at any time for our five-county region. Completed application packets and supporting documents can be sent to:

AAADSWContracts@dshs.wa.gov 
Contracts Department
201 NE 73rd St
Vancouver, WA 98665

Health Related Social Needs- HRSN Medically Tailored Meals 

AAADSW will contract with one or more qualified entities to provide Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs) in one or more counties in our five county region.  MTMs are specialized meals to support individuals with health-related condition(s) for which nutrition supports would improve health outcomes. 

This service includes: 

  1. Development of a medically appropriate nutrition plan, under an RDN
  2. The preparation and provision of meals consistent with the nutrition plan, up to 3 meals a day, for up to 6 months at a time; and
  3. Delivery of the meal.

The service must be provided in accordance with nutrition-related national guidelines, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, or evidence-based practice guidelines for specific chronic diseases and conditions. Staff developing MTM nutrition plans for recipients should include a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) licensed in WA State (preferred), or, if not available, a primary care provider to develop medically appropriate nutrition plan.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants must meet all qualifications and documentation requirements from the application to be considered. Additional details about the service requirements and qualifications can be found in the application materials. Organizations that have been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or excluded from participating in a contract by any Federal or Washington State agency will not be considered. 

As funding for this new service is limited, the maximum dollar amount for initial contracts will be limited, until enough qualified providers are contracted to exhaust funding limits.  At that time, applications will be closed. Additional funds may become available in the future.  

Non-Medicaid Service Providers

Many of our non-Medicaid funded services open for competitive bid processes every four years, or sooner when needed. Information on open bid opportunities will be available below on this website, the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), and in local newspapers.  

Current Non-Medicaid Contract Opportunities

Senior Transportation RFP 

AAADSW will contract with one or more successful bidders to provide Senior Transportation Services in one or more counties in our five county region – from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. 

Transportation services are designed to transport adults aged 60 and older to and from medical and health care services, social services, meal programs, senior centers, shopping and recreational activities making such activities and services are accessible to eligible individuals who have no other means of transportation. Personal assistance and specialized equipment, such as a wheelchair lift for clients with limited physical mobility, are often required for some passengers.

Entities interested must request an RFP packet by email, which details the application process, documentation required, and criteria for eligibility. To receive the mandatory RFP packet by email, please send a request specifying “Transportation Services RFP” to: 

AAADSWcontracts@dshs.wa.gov

Interested entities must request the mandatory RFP packet and submit all required application materials and information as outlined in the packet.  Notices of Intent must be received before April 3, 2026, and the final date to submit a completed application with materials is April 17, 2026Submissions received after these deadlines will not be considered.

 
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