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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 388-517-0310

Eligibility for federal medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in program.
Kevin Sullivan
(360) 725-1344
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-12-090
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-104
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-550-1650

Searious adverse events, hospital-acquired conditions, and present on admission indicators.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-04-071
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-103
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045

The department is proposing to adopt the approximate four percent reduction of the daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and that reside in AFHs and licensing boarding homes contracted to provide AL, ARC, and EARC services. This proposal also requires notice within twenty-four hours when a resident is discharged on medical leave to a nursing home or hospital from the AL, ARC, EARC, or AL facility.
Patricia Hague
(360) 725-2447
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-11-100
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-102
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-406-0055

When do my benefits start?
Melissa Mathson
(360) 725-4563
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-14-072
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-101
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-412-0040

Can I get my benefits replaced?
Don Winslow
(360) 725-4580
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-01-059
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-100
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-412-0025

How do I get my benefits?
Holly St. John
(360) 725-4895
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-13-096
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-098
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-424-0020, 0120, 0130

The department is proposing changes to the WACs listed above to allow Special immigrants from Afghanistan to be eligible for RCA, RMA, and federally funded Washington Basic Food benefits for up to eight months as allowed under federal law.
Olga Walker
(360) 725-4641
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-11-103
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-17-097
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009
WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2300

These amendments are necessary to meet legislatively-mandataed appropriation reduction in chapter 564, Laws of 2009 for durable medical equipment for fiscal years 2010-2011 and to further clarify the department's coverage policy.
Wendy Boedigheimer
(360) 725-1306
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 09-05-057
Proposed rules filed as WSR 09-16-039
Hearing date: September 22, 2009
Earliest adoption date: September 23, 2009

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