Rule-Making Hearing Docket
The tables below list all rules scheduled for hearings grouped by administration. The rule title links to the CR-102 form and text. Select this link to see how you can send your comments to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.
DSHS filing notices ("CR" forms), WAC text and related materials that appear on this website are facsimiles of official rule-making notices filed with the Office of the Code Reviser. Some information - such as the effective date of a final or emergency rule - may be added by DSHS to rule-making notices appearing on this website. Such added information is intended for clarity only and does not alter the effect of the official notice.
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Aging & Disability Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-16-132 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-104 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 10, 2008 |
| WAC 388-76-10120, 10125, 10955, 10960 The purpose of this rule making is to clarify requirements on when a license must and may be denied and when the department may and must impose remedies. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-16-133 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-103 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC Home and Community Services and Programs; and Residential Long-Term Care Services. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-135 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-053 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date; December 10, 2008 |
| WAC 388-515-1512 and 1514 DSHS is amending these sections 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 |
| 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 |
| WAC 388-106-0225; WAC 388-505-1505, 1506, 1507, 1508 and 1509 Medicaid personal care and long-term care services under COPES, New Freedom, PACE, MMIP and WMIP. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-012 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-19-101 Hearing date: October 21, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 Amendments are necessary to meet the requirements of section 6012 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-04-077 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-17-112 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-831 WAC Community protection program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 06-08-034 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-123 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-78A-2202, 2204, 2206, 2208, 2600, 2730, 3150, 3152 The department is adding new sections to implement E2SHB 2668. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-061 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-120 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-78A-2470, 2680, 2690, 2950, 2980, 3030, 3450, 3460 To clarify, enhance readability and usability of electronic monitoring and construction requirements. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-23-078 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-119 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0130 How does the department determine the number of hours I may receive for in-home care? |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-072 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-15-138 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of developmental disabilities (DDD) home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-05-004 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-008 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care (LTC) services. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-063 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-121 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 07-15-024 & 07-21-121 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-065 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-825-100, 101 and 102 The department is amending these rules to clarify who will be notified of decisions made by the division of developmental disabilities and to specify that both notices and correspondense will be sent to the appropriate parties. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-107 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-077 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC The department is adding new rules in Chapter 388-106 WAC to implement the Roads to Community Living Project. |
Elizabeth Prince (360) 725-2561 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-085 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-076 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-828 and 388-832 WAC Individual and Family Services Program and Individual and Family Services Assessment. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 07-10-018, 0 7-15-081 and 07-14-081 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-11-095 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 and 1380 Changes update the 2008 federal maximum resource and maintenance standards that increased January 1, 2008. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-063 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-104 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-15-005 and 077 Children's Administration is implementing the legislature's intent in Chapter 220, Laws of 2007. The new language will establish a two-tiered findings system and new record expungement timeframes. |
Colette McCully (360) 902-0863 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-07-095 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-141 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 The department is proposing amendments to allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment & Training program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-095 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-23-102 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 WorkFirst Career Services. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-20-048 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-23-100 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0050 PEP step II -- How we determine the severity of mental impairments. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-131 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-22-054 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of Child Support rules. |
Onika Garvin (360) 664-5230 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-06-089 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-028 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 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 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Jenny Grayum |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-15-134 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-20-081 Hearing date: November 4, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 5, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0030 and 0040 These changes are needed to clarify and align the medical evidence rules with the intent of RCW 74.04.005. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-048 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-19-044 Hearing date: October 21, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-412-0015 and 388-450-0185 The proposed changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp Program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 08-03-095 & 08-13-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-18-050 Hearing date: October 7, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0190 and 388-478-0060 The proposed changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp Program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-18-049 Hearing date: October 7, 2008 Earliest adoption date: October 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-492-0090 How often do my WASHCAP food benefits need to be reviewed? |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725-4615 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-12-069 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-17-110 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0195 and 388-492-0070 The proposed changes update utility standards for Basic Food, the WASHCAP high cost shelter standard, the WASHCAP low cost shelter standard, and the WASHCAP shelter threshold. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-13-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-17-109 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 Cash assistance need and payment standards and grant maximum. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-14-120 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-17-108 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-470-0055 How do my resources count toward the resource limit for Basic Food? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-095 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-15-060 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 WorkFirst Support Services. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-140 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-14-126 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-472-0005 What are my rights and responsibilities? |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-08-111 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-14-124 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Determining financial need and benefit amount for CEAP. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-101 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-14-123 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-436-0045, 0055, 0060 These changes are necessary in order to provide the rules for administering the Disaster Cash Assistance Program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-14-122 Hearing date: August 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0055 The proposed changes update the state supplemental payments (SSP) standard for residents of a medical institution. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-106 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-047 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0180 The proposed changes will allow the department to extend Medicaid benefits to GAX recipients in the SSI post appeal process. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-108 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-046 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0020 and 0035 These proposed changes are needed to revise the payment standards and the earned income limits for TANF, SFA and RCA. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-09-040 Proposed rule filed as 08-13-045 Hearing date: July 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 and 1800 These changes are necessary to change the reference related to Working Connections Child Care. The Department of Early Learning (DEL) has recently changed the title number of chapter 388-290 WAC to chapter 170-290 WAC. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-12-084 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-414-0001 Do I have to meet all eligibility requirements for Basic Food? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-08-109 Proposed rule filed as WSR08-12-083 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 WorkFirst career services program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-05-041 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-11-089 Hearing date: June 24, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 25, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0200 Will the medical expenses of elderly persons or individuals with disabilities in my assistance unit be used as an income deduction for Basic Food? |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725- 4615 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-08-112 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-11-085 Hearing date: June 24, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 25, 2008 |
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Health & Recovery Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-490-0005 The department requires proof before authorizing benefits for cash, medical, and Basic Food. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-20-088 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-23-099 Hearing date: December 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 388-418-0025; 388-478-0075; 388-505-0210, 0211; 388-542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 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 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 rules filed as WSR 08-21-105 Hearing date: November 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: November 26, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-537 WAC School services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-03-057 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-19-100 Hearing date: October 21, 2008 - Supplemental notice to WSR 08-15-129 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-865-0105, 0106, 0410, 0484, 0511, 0526 Mental Health Division is recodifying its policy on how it administers community mental health services in the event of a nonparticipating regional support network. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-107 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-18-047 Hearing date: October 7, 2008 Earliest adoption date: Octobe 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-2570, 2580 and 2590 The proposed changes update and clarify sections pertaining to the department's long term acute care (LTAC) program definitions, requirements and processes. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-107 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-17-102 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-537 WAC School services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-03-057 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-129 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4690 and 5410 This rule proposal ensures consistent policies for calculating the interim and final hold harmless grant payment amounts to hospitals qualifying for certified public expenditure (CPE) payments. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-11-090 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-128 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-24-004 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-106 Hearing date: September 23, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-544-0475 The department is making this housekeeping change to repeal a redundant rule. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-10-125 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-15-056 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-530-1000, 1050, 2000, 2100, 3000, 3200, 4100 and 4150 Outpatient drug program. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-109 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-007 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-535-1245 Access to baby and child dentistry (ABCD) program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-110 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-12-074 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-535A-0010, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060 Updates definitions, clarifies who is eligible for services, extends time period HRSA covers comprehensive full orthodontic treatment, updates cross references and clarifies, simplifies and omits redundant language. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-21-021 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-12-073 Hearing date: July 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: July 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0100 Subrogation. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-073 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-11-091 Hearing date: June 24, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 25, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-538 WAC Managed care. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-082 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-029 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-531-2000 Increased payments for physician-related services for qualified trauma cases. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-083 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-05-105 Hearing date: March 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: March 26, 2008 |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-740-0010, 0040 and 0070 The department is amending these rules to implement RCW 13.40.210(4)(b), effective October 1, 2007, incorporating statutory language and defining behavior which may be cause for the secretary to modify parole and return a juvenile sex offender to confinement for up to twenty-four weeks. |
Lee Mosley |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-089 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-16-099 Hearing date: September 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: September 10, 2008 |
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Management Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-06-0010, 0600, 0605, 0610, 0615, 0620, 0625, 0630, 0635, 0640 These rules describe the requirements related to background checks for DSHS employees and applicants. RCW 43.43.832 requires the department to adopt employee background check rules and standards. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-11-097 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-22-039 Hearing date: December 9, 2008 Earliest adoption date: December 10, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement. |
Mark Davis (253-617-6283 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-022 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-15-057 Hearing date: August 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: August 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-10-112 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-105 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
Contact the DSHS Rules Coordinator to:
- Ask questions about the hearing, a proposed rule, or the rule-making process;
- Confirm the day's calendar;
- Inquire about interpreter services or accommodations for disabilities at hearings;
- Inspect comments submitted by others; or
- Submit written comments.
| Rules Coordinator | |
| Rules and Policies Assistance Unit | Phone: (360) 664-6094 |
| PO Box 45850 | TTY: (360) 664-6178 |
| Olympia, WA 98504 | FAX: (360) 664-6185 |