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November 25, 2008        10:00 a.m. wheelchair accessible logo
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Select the WAC number to view or print a copy of the CR-102 form and the rule text. Send all comments on the rule to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.

Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations
WAC 388-515-1512 and 1514

The department is amending these rules to incorporate the $20 disregard and increase the personal needs allowance (PNA) from $41.44 to $62.79 to match Home and Community Services categorically needy (CN) waiver programs.
Lori Rolley
(360) 725-2271
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-18-077
Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-21-145
Hearing date: November 25, 2008
Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008
WAC 388-416-0015; 388-418-0025; 388-478-0075; 388-505-0210, 0211; 388-542-0010, 0020, 0050, 0300

Legislation passed approving expansion of the premium-based Children's Healthcare for children in households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. The program name is changed from "Children's Healthcare for Children" to "Apple Health for Kids." This rule will increase the number of children who qualify for medical coverage.
Jonell Blatt
(360) 725-1571
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-006
Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-21-105
Hearing date: November 25, 2008
Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008
WAC 388-489-0025

Can my transitional food assistance benefits end before the end of my five-month transition period?
John Camp
(360) 725-4616
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-17-107
Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-21-104
Hearing date: November 25, 2008
Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008
Chapter 388-76 WAC

Adult family home minimum licensing requirements.

Maureen Lally
(360) 725-3204
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-04-109
Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-21-036
Hearing date: November 25, 2008
Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008

Contact the DSHS Rules Coordinator to:

Rules Coordinator  
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit Phone: (360) 664-6097
PO Box 45850 TTY: (360) 664-6178
Olympia, WA 98504 FAX: (360) 664-6185