Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101)
The table below contains the listing of DSHS' current Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101) rule filings. The WAC number links to the CR-101 form with the most recent filing on top. An e-mail link is provided for submitting comments to the contact person.
DSHS filing notices ("CR" forms) 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 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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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-513 and 388-515 WAC Institutional medical. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-22-045 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-106 WAC The department is amending sections in accordance with SHB 2361, Chapter 571, Laws of 2009. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-18-090 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 09-17-003 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 09-16-101 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-16-080 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-15-184 |
| WAC 388-832-0160, 0305, 345, 0460 The proposed amendments clarify limits on respite care, identify who are qualified providers for parent/sibling education and specifies how DDD will notify clienrts of decisions regarding the IFS program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-15-162 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 09-15-156 |
| WAC 388-76-10025 and 10070 Recently enacted legislation increased the application processing and yearly licensing fee for adult family home applicants and providers. New fees must be implemented by July 26, 2009. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 09-14-071 |
Chapter 388-97 WAC |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 09-14-070 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 09-14-069 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
WSR 09-14-068 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WITHDRAWN July 10, 2009 (WSR 09-15-063) WSR 09-14-067 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WITHDRAWN July 10, 2009 (WSR 09-15-063) WSR 09-14-066 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 How does CARE use criteria to place me in a classification group for in-home care? |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-14-042 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 Who is eligible to receive respite care? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-14-016 |
| Chpater 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-13-092 |
| WAC 388-828-9040, 9060, 9140 DDD is amending rules to clarify language used to describe the individual and family services level. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-13-091 |
| Chapter 388-828, 288-829C and 388-826 WAC DDD Assessment, Companion Homes and Voluntary Placement Program updates. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-13-029 |
| Chapters 388-76 and 388-106 WAC Changes are needed based on state budget and federal requirements, in addition to updating references. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-12-042 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 To implement the 2009 legislative required reduction of the seventeen CARE level payment system rates for home and community residential providers. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 09-11-100 |
| Chapter 388-515 WAC Alternate living--Institutional medical. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-08-052 |
| WAC 388-831-0240 Can I be terminated from the community protection program? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-07-062 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of developmental disabilities service rules. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-07-039 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of developmental disabilities home and community based services waivers. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN June 30, 2009 (WSR 09-14-099) WSR 09-04-093 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of developmental disabilities services rules. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-04-092 |
| Chapters 388-76, 78A and 101 WAC The department is amending rules to implement initiative measure No. 1029. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WITHDRAWN June 9, 2009 (WSR 09-13-033) WSR 09-04-088 |
| Chapters 388-71, 106, 112, 825, 829A and 829C WAC The department is amending rules to implement initiative measure 1029 and ESSHB 2284, chapter 361, Laws of 2007. The proposed rules will implement federal background checks and training and certification requirements. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
WSR 09-04-087 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-04-068 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 The department may reduce rates for home and community residential providers. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WITHDRAWN June 30, 2009 (WSR 09-14-097) WSR 09-01-153 |
| WAC 388-513-1340 and 1350 Determining excluding income for long-term care (LTC) services; Determining disregarded income for institutional or hospice services under the medically needy (MN) program. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-01-142 |
| Chapters 388-71 and 388-106 WAC Adopting new rules defining participant managed personal care and agency managed personal care. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-01-141 |
| Chapters 388-71 and 388-106 WAC Home and community services and programs; Long-ter care services. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 09-01-140 |
| Chapter 388-515 WAC Alternate living -- Institutional medical. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN June 30, 2009 (WSR 09-14-097) WSR 09-01-139 |
| Chapter 388-823 WAC Division of developmental disabilities intake and determination of developmental disabilities. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN May 29, 2009 (WSR 09-12-076) WSR 09-01-138 |
| Chapter 388-827 WAC State supplemental payment program. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN May 29, 2009 (WSR 09-12-076)) WSR 09-01-137 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of developmental disabilities service rules. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN June 23, 2009 (WSR 09-14-024) WSR 09-01-136 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN June 22, 2009 (WSR 09-14-011) WSR 09-01-135 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC Individual and family services program. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN June 30, 2009 (WSR 09-14-097) WSR 09-01-134 |
| Chapter 388-831 WAC Community protection program. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN May 29, 2009 (WSR 09-12-076) WSR 09-01-133 |
| Chapter 388-850 WAC County plan for developmental disabilities. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-01-132 |
| Chapter 388-837 WAC Residential habilitation center ICF/MR program. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN May 29, 2009 (WSR 09-12-076) |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Services Waivers. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WITHDRAWN June 30, 2009 (WSR 09-14-097) WSR 09-01-130 |
| WAC 388-831-0030 Who are individuals with community protection issues? |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 09-01-047 |
| WAC 388-513-1380 Determining a client's participation in the cost of care for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-24-077 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC Individual and family services. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-23-042 |
| WAC 388-513-1301 and 1350 Definitions related to long-term care (LTC) services; and defining the resource and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-23-041 |
| WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 Annuities. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-21-152 |
| WAC 388-561-0300 Life estates. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-21-151 |
| WAC 388-78A-2710, 2780, 3220, 3410, 3420, 3430, 3440, 3450 and 3460 Boarding home licensing rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-21-076 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 08-20-087 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-19-112 |
| Chapter 388-826 WAC Voluntary placement program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-19-052 |
| WAC 388-515-1512 and 1514 The department 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 |
WSR 08-18-077 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of developmental disabilities home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-17-098 |
| Chapter 388-823 WAC Division of developmental disabilities intake and determination of developmental disabilities. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WITHDRAWN June 23, 2009 (WSR 09-14-024) WSR 08-17-096 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 08-16-138 |
| WAC 388-76-10120, 10125, 10955 and 10960 Proposed changes will clarify requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-16-133 |
| WAC 388-76-10000, 10036, 10040, 10080, 10105, 10170, 10173, 10335, 10645, 10783, 11015 To clarify requirements, make technical corrections and update sections due to statutory changes enacted during the 2008 Legislative session. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-16-132 |
| WAC 388-110-140 Assisted living services facility structural requirements. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-16-104 |
| Chapters 388-71 and 388-112 WAC The department is adding new sections to implement E2SHB 2668. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
WSR 08-15-135 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 and 1320 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services; and Determining institutional status for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-13-089 |
| 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 |
WSR 08-12-072 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility Medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 08-12-071 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 The Legislature directed the department to implement phase one of full implementation of a seventeen CARE level payment system for community residential providers. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 08-12-070 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
WSR 08-10-063 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules.. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-10-061 |
| WAC 388-515-1505 and 388-106-0225 The department is amending WAC 388-515-1505 Financial eligibility requirements for long-term care services under COPES, New Freedom PACE, MMIP and WMIP; and WAC 388-106-0225 How do I pay for MPC? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-09-012 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Services Waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-05-004 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Roger Woodside (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-04-109 |
| WAC 388-561-0200, 0201 Amendments are necessary to meet requirements of section 6012 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. New section is added pertaining to treatment of annuities. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-04-077 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC The department is amending chapter 388-78A WAC to clarify building requirements for new boarding home construction, enhance readability of several building requirement sections, and create flexibility in construction requirements for providers to meet resident needs. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 07-23-078 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing Homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 07-21-121 |
|
WAC 388-97-077 Nursing Home Protection Program. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 07-15-024 |
|
WAC 388-515-1550 Medically Needy In-Home Waiver (MNIW). |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 06-21-069 |
|
Chapter 388-831 WAC Community Protection Program |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 06-08-034 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-27-0275 When does the department review an adoptions support agreement? |
Lonnie Locke (360) 902-7932 |
WSR 09-16-105 |
| WAC 388-165-140 Child care for child protective services (CPS) and child welfare services (CWS). |
Michael Luque (360) 902-7986 |
WSR 09-16-104 |
| WAC 388-15-013 Who may receive child protective services? |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0860 |
WSR 09-10-076 |
| WAC 388-15-021 The department is amending this rule to establish a ninety day timeline for a CPS investigation. Changes are needed to meet requirements in chapter 220, Laws of 2007 (SSB 5321). |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0860 |
WSR 08-22-086 |
| Chapter 388-61A WAC Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence. |
Susan Hannibal (206) 923-4910 |
WSR 08-06-086 |
| Chapter 388-27 WAC Child welfare services--Adoption services and adoption support. |
Lonnie Locke (360) 902-7932 |
WSR 08-05-045 |
| Chapter 388-25 WAC Child welfare services--Foster care. |
Carrie Kendig (360) 902-7568 |
WSR 08-05-044 |
| WAC 388-32-0020, 0025 and 0030 The department is amending these rules to reflect efforts to best serve the needs of families served by Children's Administration. |
Tim Kelly (360) 902-7772 |
WSR 08-05-043 |
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WAC 388-15-046 When must the department notify the alleged perpetrator of allegations of child abuse or neglect? |
Leah Stajduhar (360) 902-7539 |
WSR 06-21-081 |
|
Domestic Violence Prevention Account New rules establish standarsa for programs receiving funds from the Domestic Violence Prevention Account. |
Marueen Kelly (360) 902-7901 |
WSR 06-06-073 |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-418-0005 How will I know what changes I must report? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-20-080 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 When do my benefits start? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 09-20-079 |
| WAC 388-448-0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 CSD is amending rules to redefine general assistance incapacity. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-19-125 |
| WAC 388-478-0030 CSD is amending rule to apply a ratable reduction on the general assistance cash grant payment standard. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-19-124 |
| WAC 388-422-0005 What happens to my child, spousal and medical support when I get public assistance? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-16-103 |
| WAC 388-408-0020 When am I not allowed to be in a TANF or SFA assistance unit? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-16-102 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. Amendments implement statutory changes contained in SHB 1845 regarding medical support obligations in child support orders. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-14-075 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. Amendments implement statutory changes contained in E2SSB 5688 regarding rights and responsibilities of registered domestic partners. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-14-074 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. Amendments implement statutory changes contained in SSB 5166 regarding DCS license suspension program. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-14-073 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 When do my benefits start? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-14-072 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 09-14-017 |
| Chapter 388-412 WAC The department is proposing to adopt rules to reflect the adjustments to household EBT accounts to correct transaction. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 09-13-096 |
| WAC 388-450-0110, 0135 and 0175 These amendments align the GAU earned income deductions with RCW 74.04.266 and the earned income incentive offered under the TANF program. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-11-104 |
| WAC 388-466-0120 and 0130 These amendments are necessary to revise rules regarding eligibility for assistance for special immigrants from Afghanistan. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 09-11-103 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0040 The department will amend sections to implement annual adjustments to standards for the WASHCAP and Basic Food program. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 09-10-056 |
| WAC 388-406-0005, 0035 and 0045 The department will propose amendments in order to comply with the statutory changes made to RCW 74.08.060 by the enactment of Substitute Senate Bill 6024 (Chapter 198, Laws of 2009). |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-10-055 |
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Division of Child Support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-10-046 |
| WAC 388-310-0350 WorkFirst--Other exemptions from mandatory participation. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
WSR 09-09-099 |
| WAC 388-310-0700 The department is proposing to modify and enhance the Comprehensive Evaluation to improve timely engagement in WorkFirst activities. |
Dasha Mitchell (360) 725-4354 |
WSR 09-09-015 |
| WAC 388-310-0200 The department is proposing to eliminate WorkFirst participation requirements for dependent minors. |
Allen Shanafelt (360) 725-4631 |
WSR 09-07-095 |
| WAC 388-492-0040 and 0070 These amendments implement changes necessary to meet cost neutrality requirements between the WASHCAP and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as specified in the approved WASHCAP demonstration project waiver. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 09-06-085 |
| WAC 388-410-0025, 412-0015, 444-0030 and 478-0060 These amendments will implement requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and will be consistent with the requirements of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 09-06-084 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 This rule change is needed to add child transportation to the payment chart as allowed in WAC 388-436-0015. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 09-05-058 |
| WAC 388-454-0015 Temporary absense from the home. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-02-058 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 09-01-059 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 The proposed rule change will remove support services for recipients of diversion cash assistance who are receiving career services through the Employment Security Department. The proposal is in response to budget constraints. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-23-098 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of Child Support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WITHDRAWN June 26, 2009 (WSR 09-14-054) WSR 08-22-105 |
| WAC 388-452-0005 The department will amend rules for Basic Food consistent with approved waivers to interview requirements under 7 CFR 273.2(e) related to required interviews for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP was previously known as the Food Stamp Program. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-22-085 |
| WAC 388-400-0040; 388-450-0015, 0162 and 0185 The department plans to amend rules related to countable income, excluded income, and allowable income deductions for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefit level for the WASHCAP, Basic Food and other assistance programs. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-21-082 |
| WAC 388-310-0400, 0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 These changes are being proposed to invoke new options under the final Deficit Reduction Act, and to maximize the state's ability to meet the federal work participation rate. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
WSR 08-20-050 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 The department is proposing to revise this section to allow parents with dependent children who receive Basic Food assistance and are working 30 hours or more per week to enroll in the Career Services Program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-20-048 |
| WAC 388-450-0005, 0100, 0106, 0140, 0155, 0156, 0160; 388-470-0060 The department is proposing to clarify how sponsor's income and resources are deemed available to the sponsored immigrants. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 08-17-114 |
| 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 |
WSR 08-17-107 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 08-15-134 |
| WAC 388-416-0005; 388-418-0005, 0007 and 0011 The department proposes to amend all necessary rules in Title 388 WAC to expand Simplified Reporting to households as allowed under the 2008 Farm Bill. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-15-133 |
| WAC 388-448-0050 How we determine the severity of mental impairments. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-15-131 |
| WAC 388-450-0040 Native American benefits and payments. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-15-130 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 The department is proposing to revise the maximum payment limit to reflect the 3% increase for TANF, SFA and RCA which was authorized in ESHB 2687 during the 2008 legislative session. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-14-120 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 0185 The department is proposing to exercise an option from the 2002 Farm Bill to treat child support payments made to someone outside of the home as an income exclusion prior to administering the gross income test. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-14-119 |
| WAC 388-412-0015; 388-450-0185, 0190, 1095; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0040 and 0070 Standards must be adjusted annually in order to determine a client's eligibility and benefit level for WASHCAP or the Washington Basic Food program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-13-055 |
| WAC 388-448-0030 and 0040 The department is proposing amendments to the description of medical evidence requirements needed to determine incapacity. These changes are needed to align the medical evidence rules with the intent of RCW 74.04.005. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-13-048 |
| WAC 388-492-0090 How often do my Washington combined application program (WASHCAP) food benefits need to be reviewed? |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725-4615 |
WSR 08-12-069 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 0045 This rule changes in needed to apply the federal policy regarding economic stimulus rebate payments, authorized by the passage of HR 5140, to General Assistance programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-09-112 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC The DSHS Division of Child Support (DCS) is considering improvements to the conference board process, in order to streamline agency procedures, increase efficiency, and increase the level of customer service. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 08-08-113 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC DCS is adopting new and amended sections to implement state legislation which implements the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The state law was signed by the Governor on April 20, 2007 as Laws of 2007, chapter 143, with an effective date of July 22, 2007. |
Nancy Koptur |
WSR 08-06-089 |
| WAC 388-418-0020 How does the department determine the date a change affects my benefits? |
Bill Callahan (360) 725-4619 |
WSR 08-04-075 |
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WAC 388-406-0035 How long does the department have to process my application? |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WITHDRAWN June 29, 2009 (WSR 09-14-065) WSR 07-12-030 |
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WAC 388-428-0010 and WAC 388-454-0025 Rules governing the notification to parents of the whereabouts of their children need to be changed to comply with the requirements of RCW in a manner which recognizes the rights of parents and maintains the safety of children. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WITHDRAWN July 13, 2009 (WSR 09-15-080) WSR 06-20-073 |
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WAC 388-454-0006 The department makes background checks on adults who are acting in place of a parent without court-ordered custody. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WITHDRAWN July 13, 2009 (WSR 09-15-080) WSR 06-09-037 |
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WAC 388-14A-3900 thru 3925 Modification of support orders. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 03-22-054 |
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Health & Recovery Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-534-0100 Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-22-070 |
| WAC 388-500-0005 Medical definitions. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-22-068 |
| Chapter 388-527 WAC Estate Recovery. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-22-046 |
| WAC 388-505-0110 DSHS is clarifying language, updating references and adding additional provisions to the WAC to comply with SHB 1244, section 209. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-18-092 |
| Chapter 388-551 WAC Home health services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-18-091 |
| WAC 388-530-4100 and 4150 Amendments to these sections are required to implement ESSB 5892 which authorizes state purchasing health care programs to maximum appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-18-058 |
| WAC 388-438-0110 The department will restrict alien medical services to a federal emergency services component and limit state-only coverage to end-stage renal dialysis, cancer treatment, and nursing facility care. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-18-057 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400, 1500 Rural health clinic rules. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-15-164 |
| WAC388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (MSE)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-14-041 |
| Chapter 388-552 WAC Oxygen and respiratory therapy services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-13-099 |
| WAC 388-517-0310 Eligibility for federal medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-12-090 |
| WAC 388-475-1000, 1150, 1200, and 1250 Healthcare for workers with disabilities (HWD). |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-12-089 |
| Chapter 388-543 WAC Durable medical equipment and related supplies, prosthetics, orthotics, medical supplies and related services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-12-043 |
| WAC 388-546-0001 through 4000 Establish new rules to inform and educate providers regarding ambulance program policies not currently addressed or sufficiently explained in chapter 388-546 WAC and billing instructions. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-10-015 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 Due to shortfalls in anticipated budget revenues, the department is amending this section by moving modifications of privately owned vehicles to noncovered. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-09-100 |
| WAC 388-517-0400 The department is repealing this section because medicare coinsurance, deductibles, and copayments are addressed in WAC 388-517-0320. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-09-060 |
| WAC 388-530-2000, 2100 Amendments to the prescription drug program are required due to shortfalls in anticipated budget revenues. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-09-059 |
| WAC 388-424-0001, 0006, 0010, 0015 and 388-505-0210 Recently passed legislation allows the state to provide medicaid and SCHIP coverage to legal immigrant children and pregnant women without the 5-year delay from time of U.S. entry. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-07-061 |
| Chapter 388-554 WAC Enteral nutrition program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-06-080 |
| WAC 388-865-0255 MHD is updating and clarifying policy, as well as making language clearer and easier to read. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-05-061 |
| WAC 388-865-0350, 0420, 0425 MHD is updating and clarifying policy, as well as making language clearer and easier to read. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-05-060 |
| WAC 388-501-0165 Amendments clarify the department means "business" days in subsection (7). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-059 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2300 Amendments to the durable medical equipment and related supplies program are required due to shortfalls in anticipated budget revenues. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-057 |
| WAC 388-502-0010, 0020, 0030, 0230 Revisions update and clarify rules which protect the health and safety of clients. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-056
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| WAC 388-501-0050, 0070, 0163, 0169 Revisions update policy regarding payment for healthcare services; add diskography and upright magnetic resonance imaging to the list of noncovered services; clarify process for submitting valid request for authoization and clarify limitation extensions. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-055 |
| WAC 388-546-5000 through 5400 Transportation services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 09-04-073 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Amendments to hospital-related and other provider-related WAC section are needed due to shorfall in anticipated budget revenues. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-072 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Adding definitions for "never events", "present on admission", and "hospital-acquired conditions"; add language regarding denying and/or paying claims if these events occur.. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-071 |
| WAC 388-535-1245 and chapter 388-535A WAC Amendments are due to shortfall in anticipated budget revenues. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-070 |
| Chapter 388-533 WAC Maternity Support Services (MSS). |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-069 |
| WAC 388-865-0405, 0452, 0456, 0466, 0468 Legislation passed in 2007 established certain safety requirements for mental health professionals who conduct home visits to stabilize persons in crisis. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-03-098 |
| WAC 388-533-1000 First steps childcare program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-01-143 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-22-023 |
| WAC 388-543-1200 Providers who are eligible to provide services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-22-021 |
| WAC 388-527-2730, 2737, 2750, 2754, 2820 The department is adding language to these Estate Recovery rules to comply with legislation passed in 2008 for state registered domestic partners who receive medical services through DSHS. This change adds both rights and responsibilities for registered partners, recognizing the partnerships for DSHS medical programs, whether federally-matched or state-funded. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-21-146 |
| WAC 388-490-0005 The department requires proof before authorizing benefits for cash, medical and Basic Food. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-20-088 |
| WAC 388-519-0100 and 0110 The department is clarifying language, updating outdated references, and adding provisions to the rules to comply with federal regulations relating to expenses an individual can use toward meeting spenddown. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-19-032 |
| WAC 388-478-0075, 388-505-0210, 388-505-0211, 388-542-0010 and 388-542-0300 The department is expanding premium-based children's healthcare for children in households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-15-006 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-14-125 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-11-090 |
| Chapter 388-530 WAC Prescription drugs (outpatient). |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-10-109 |
| WAC 388-526-2610 Prehearing reviews for clients who request a fair hearing. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-10-064 |
| WAC 388-416-0020 Certification periods for non-institutionalized medically needy (MN) program. |
Catherine Fisher (360) 725-1357 |
WSR 08-06-044 |
| Chapter 388-865 WAC Community mental health. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 08-01-107 |
| WAC 388-502-0160 Billing a client. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-01-021 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
WSR 07-24-004 |
| WAC 388-466-0005 and 0130 The department will be proposing the following changes to add "victim of trafficking" to Refugee Cash Assistance and RMA eligibility; substituting "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); and changing the wording from "CHIP" to "Children's Healthcare". |
Colleen Clifford (360) 725-2075 |
WSR 07-22-084 |
| WAC 388-533-0300, 0310 through 0345, and 0360 through 0386 The department will clarify provider qualifications, client eligibility and services reimbursed for infant case management and maternity support services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 07-21-106 |
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WAC 388-500-0005 Medical definitions. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WITHDRAWN November 2, 2009 (WSR 09-22-069) WSR 07-20-052 |
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Chapter 388-865 WAC To establish certification requirements for "clubhouses." |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-17-142 |
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WAC 388-550-1050 Hospital Services Definitions. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 07-16-107 |
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WAC 388-501-0060 and 0065 The department is amending these rules to correct errors made in developing the scope of covered services chart in WAC 388-501-0060 and 388-501-0065. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-12-062 |
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Health Technology Clinical Committee Assessments A new HRSA WAC will be developed to support the health technology assessment program established by the 2006 Legislature. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-12-061 |
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Chapter 388-505 WAC Family Medical. |
Carole McRae (360) 725-1250 |
WSR 07-12-031 |
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WAC 388-406-0010 How do I apply for benefits? |
Mary Beth Ingram (360) 725-1327 |
WSR 07-08-094 |
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WAC 388-544-1010, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400 The department is revising the Hearing Aid Services rules to incorporate Phase 1 of the department's restructuring plan for this program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-05-011 |
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Chapter 388-537 WAC School Services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-03-057 |
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WAC 388-533-0390 Childbirth Education. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-03-055 |
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Chapter 388-535 WAC Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD). |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 05-20-086 |
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Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement rules |
Lee Mosley (253) 588-5281 |
WSR 04-10-092 |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-710 WAC Consolidated juvenile services program. |
Jeff Patnode (360) 902-8406 |
WSR 09-15-163 |
| Chapter 388-720 WAC Collection of costs of support, treatment, and confinement of juveniles under RCW 13.40.220. |
Lee Mosley (360) 902-8092 |
WSR 09-01-073 |
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WAC 388-740-0070 The department is amending rule to implement chapter 203, laws of 2007 (SSB 5243) by 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. |
Kecia Rongen (360) 902-7952 |
WSR 07-16-089 |
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Management Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-06 WAC Background Checks. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 725-8072 |
WSR 09-08-051 |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
WSR 08-22-051 |
| Chapter 388-03 WAC Rules and regulations for the certification of DSHS spoken language interpreters and translators. |
Hungling Fu |
WSR 08-12-067 |
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Chapter 388-06 WAC Background Checks. |
Jackie Beery (360) 902-7814 |
WSR 07-11-097 |
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Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
WSR 07-10-112 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-880 WAC Special commitment--Sexually violent predators. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
WSR 09-11-102 |
| WAC 388-885-005, 010, 015, 020, 025, 030 and 035 Special Commitment Center rules. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
WSR 08-01-022 |