Become a Member
Not-For-Profit Membership
Aging Services of Washington voting membership is open to all not-for-profit providers of housing, healthcare, and community-based, long-term care providers of services to the elderly. Aging Services of Washington membership is a sound investment in your organization's future.
Benefits of Membership:
- Complimentary advertising in the Career Center
- Attend Board Meetings and Chapter Meetings
- Attend committee meetings and serve on committees and participate in Aging Services of Washington forums
- Cost-savings through group services such as the Group Purchasing Program, Group Retrospective Rating Program and Group Medical/Dental/Vision plans with several options available to choose from!
- Listing in Membership Directory and on the Aging Services of Washington website
- Participate in Group Retrospective Rating Program (requires qualification)
- Periodically, Aging Services of Washington prepares cost benchmarking data for members from the statewide Medicaid cost reports.
- Timely communications keeping you apprised of the latest legislative regulatory issues facing Aging Services of Washington members, and other news from Aging Services of Washington member organizations
- Strong & unified voice in Olympia, representing the specific needs and interests of elderly long-term care providers throughout the state of Washington
- Aging Services of Washington provides an extensive Legislative Handbook for use by members to enhance their ability to effectively advocate before Washington's Legislature. Aging Services of Washington's Public Policy White Papers, published annually, provide talking points when working with legislators and other state policy-makers. Aging Services of Washington's annual Legislative Day is a prime opportunity for all members to meet with legislators and educate them about our issues.
- Discounted member rates Aging Services of Washington sponsored conferences and seminars provide housing, nursing and assisted living facility staff with the tools needed to meet state and federal regulations, and to continue to provide high quality of care and life to the residents they serve.
If you would like additional information on Aging Services of Washington membership, please contact us at 253-964-8870.
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Provider Affiliate Membership
Aging Services of Washington provider affiliate membership is available to for-profit providers of elderly housing or services that demonstrate an interest in the purposes and programs of Aging Services of Washington and desire to make a useful contribution to its work. Benefits are similar to those above with the exception of the ability to vote.
If you would like additional information on Provider Affiliate membership, please contact us at 253-964-8870.
Business Affiliate Membership
Aging Services of Washington business affiliate membership is available to firms, organizations or individuals offering services and products to Aging Services of Washington members. Business Affiliate members have access to the Aging Services of Washington membership and a multitude of targeted-marketing opportunities to promote their business.
Benefits of Membership:
- The Aging Services of Washington Membership Directory - Includes names of administrator and key staff
- A business listing in the Aging Services of Washington Membership Directory
- A business listing on the Aging Services of Washington website
- Attend and participate on Aging Services of Washington committees and workgroups (non-voting)
- Subscription to the Aging Services of Washington newsletter, keeping you apprised of the latest legislative regulatory issues facing Aging Services of Washington members, and other news from Aging Services of Washington member organizations
- Educational seminars and meetings sponsored by Aging Services of Washington at member rates
- Discounted exhibit booth at Annual Meeting and Trade Show
- Targeted marketing, special event and promotional sponsorship advantages
- Business Affiliate Membership communicates your valuable support of not-for-profit housing and services for the aging.
If you would like additional information on Business Affiliate membership, please contact Pat Sylvia.
2009 Membership Packet with Options ~ "Join TODAY" to be sure your company is listed in our 2009 Resource Directory!
Other Aging Services of Washington Membership Categories
Government Affiliate: Government entities that offer services comparable to those provided by Aging Services of Washington members or provide opportunities for collaboration to Aging Services of Washington members.
Regional Affiliate: Not-for-profit entities operating a facility or agency for the aging outside the State of Washington.
Individual Affiliate: An individual with an interest in the policies and activities of the association but not employed in a health care facility, a retirement facility or an agency serving the elderly.
Educational Affiliate: Educational institutions with an interest in the policies and activities of the association.