New compliance realities
Providers must understand and comply with applicable wage-and-hour obligations following the Court's decision.
For Washington adult family home providers
Understand the action. Choose your next step.
Learn about provider-led legal action concerning the effects of the Bolina v. AssureCare decision and request a confidential conversation about potential participation.
Submitting an interest form does not make you a client or participant in a lawsuit.
This is not a call to strike, close or discharge residents.
Neither this page nor the interest form asks a provider to close a home, stop Medicaid admissions, discharge residents, suspend a contract or take coordinated operational action. Those decisions remain with individual providers and their legal counsel.
Why this is happening
A changed legal and financial landscape
The Washington Supreme Court's decision changed the legal framework governing live-in caregivers in adult family homes. Providers are seeking a sustainable response that respects caregiver rights while protecting resident access and the state's Medicaid care capacity.
Reimbursement concerns
Providers are concerned that current Medicaid reimbursement may not reflect the lawful cost of continuous residential staffing and care.
Resident stability
Any response should protect vulnerable residents from avoidable disruption and preserve access to care in a home setting.
Clear boundaries
AFHC's supporting role
The Adult Family Home Council supports providers' right to understand their options and seek legal review. Participation decisions and legal advice remain with participating counsel.
What AFHC is doing
Helping interested providers find accurate information, connect with counsel and advocate for Medicaid funding that supports lawful staffing and stable resident care.
What AFHC is not doing
AFHC is not directing providers to close, discharge residents, stop Medicaid participation or join litigation. AFHC does not determine eligibility or provide individualized legal advice.
Confidential interest request
Ask counsel about potential participation
Provide basic contact and licensing information so participating counsel can follow up, review potential conflicts and explain available options.
- ✓No resident or employee names
- ✓No payroll or medical records
- ✓No automatic attorney-client relationship
Interest form: Fields marked * are required. Do not include confidential resident, employee or health information.
Questions
Before you submit
These answers explain the purpose of the page. Questions about individual circumstances should go directly to qualified counsel.
Is AFHC encouraging providers to strike or close?
No. AFHC is supporting providers' ability to understand their options and connect with counsel. AFHC is not directing providers to close, discharge residents, stop admissions or take coordinated operational action.
Does submitting the form add me to the lawsuit?
No. The form records your interest. Counsel must review potential conflicts, eligibility and representation terms before an attorney-client relationship or participation can begin.
Who will review my information?
Submissions are intended for authorized project staff and participating legal counsel. Final privacy and data-routing language must be approved before launch.
Should I upload payroll, employee or resident records?
No. Do not provide names, health information, Social Security numbers, payroll files or confidential records through this initial form.
Does this page provide legal advice?
No. This page provides general information and a way to request contact. It is not a substitute for advice about your specific circumstances.