Recently Adopted Rules (CR-103P and CR-103E)
The permanent rules listed below have been filed and will remain on this page for a period of one year after adoption. The rule title links to the CR-103P or CR-103E form and text. Emergency rules will remain until they are replaced or the 120-day limit has elapsed.
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-106-0815 The department is amending rule to implement Adult Day Health changes as required under 2ESHB 1087. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-11-027 Effective date: May 12, 2012 Expiration date: Sept. 4, 2012 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Initiative I-1163 mandates basic minimum training standards for workers in adult family homes and in contracted assisted living, adult residential care and enhanced adult residential care facilities. The 2012 Supplemental Operating Budget provided funding for training costs. |
Elizabeth Pashley (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-10-048 Effective date: May 1, 2012 Expiration date: August 28, 2012 |
| WAC 388-106-0015, 0020, 0070, 0310, 0400, 0410, 0415, 0420, 0425, 0430, 0435, 0500, 0510, 0515, 0520, 0525, 0530, 0535 The department is consolidating three waivers into one waiver to improve efficiency. This rule amendment is necessary to manage budget shortfalls and maintain fund solvency. The CMS gave department approval effective April 1, 2012. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-10-009 Effective date: April 19, 2012 Expiration date: August 17, 2012 |
| WAC 388-513-1305, 1315, 1350, 1380; 388-515-1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1514, 1540, 1550 Combining medically needy (MN) and categorically needy (CN) home and community based waivers per approval by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under Waiver WA.0049.06.04, WA004.01.03, WA.0049.06.04 effective April 1, 2012. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-08-035 Effective date: April 1, 2012 Expiration date: July 27, 2012 |
| WAC 388-78A-2032 and 2035 The department is amending and adding sections to these rules as a result of legislative activity during session and to be consistent with newly passed state law, ESSB 5708. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-08-004 Effective date: April 22, 2012 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is amending rule to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. V. Department of Social and Health Services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-07-034 Effective date: March 17, 2012 This CR-103E continues emergency rules filed under WSR 11-23-092 |
| WAC 388-513-1305, 1315, 1350, 1380; 388-515-1505, 1506, 1507, 1509, 1512 and 1514 Under section 6014 of the DRA of 2005, medicaid will not pay for long-term care services for individuals whose equity interest in their home exceed $500,000. Effective January 1, 2011, these limits are to be increased each year by the percentage increase in the CPIU. Effective January 1, 2011, the excess home equity limits is $506,000. The standard utility allowance reference has changed effective October 1, 2011. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-06-017 Effective date: March 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-78A-2461, 2462, 2464, 2465, 2466, 2468, 24681, 2469, 24701 The department is amending sections to the boarding home rules, adding sections and repealing a section to comply with Initiative 1163 recently passed by Washington state voters. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-05-115 Effective date: February 22, 2012 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC The purpose of the new language is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal history background check requirements as directed by chapter 74.39A RCW and to revise the implementation effective dates as directed by Initiative 1163. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-05-100 Effective date: February 21, 2012 This CR-103E supersedes WSR 12-02-049. |
| WAC 388-805-080, 090, 085, 100 Under the 2011-13 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved chemical treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-05-091 Effective date: March 19, 2012 |
| WAC 388-865-0474 and 0516 Under the 2011-13 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish licensing and certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved mental health treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-05-090 Effective date: March 19, 2012 |
| WAC 388-76-10160, 10161, 10162, 10163, 10164, 10165, 10175, 10180 and 10200 The department is amending and adding to the adult family home rules to comply with state laws: Iniative 1163 and ESHB 1277. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-05-089 Effective date: February 17, 2012 |
| WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0130, 0213 The text of the rules has not changed. Instead, this filing is a response to a lawsuit that was filed in Thurston County Superior Court on February 1, 2012: SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Robin Arnold-Williams and DSHS. Although DSHS maintains that there is no merit to this lawsuit and there was ample legal authority to file the previous emergency rules (WSR 11-23-082 and 12-04-053) on an emergency basis, as stated in the CR-103E forms filed in conjunctions with such rules, this filing is offered to clarify the reasons for the emergency rules. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-05-075 Effective date: February 16, 2012 This CR-103E supersedes WSR 12-04-053. |
| WAC 388-106-0010 and 0210 The text of the rules has not changed. This filing is a response to a lawsuit that was filed in Thurston County Superior Court on February 1, 2012: SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Robin Arnold-Williams and DSHS, alleging that the emergency rule filing process for WSR 12-02-044 did not comply with rulemaking requirements. DSHS disagrees with those allegations. However, this CR-103E is provided to further clarity the basis for the emergency rules. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-05-074 Effective date: February 16, 2012 This CR-103E supersedes WSR 12-02-044. |
| WAC 388-106-0300, 0305 The department is adding the ADH service and eligibility into the COPES waiver effective 9/1/11 as a result of the legislative action under 2ESHB 1087. The department is directed to eliminate the ADH service under the state plan 1915(i) option and to reestablish it under the COPES waiver. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-04-055 Effective date: January 30, 2012 |
| WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0130, 0213 The department is amending rules to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. V. Department of Social and Health Services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-04-053 Effective date: February 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-96-910 Safety net assessment. |
Ed Southon (360) 725-2469 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-04-004 Effective date: February 23, 2012 |
| WAC 388-106-0815 Am I eligible for adult day health? |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-03-064 Effective date: January 12, 2012 This emergency filing replaces and supercedes emergency rules filed as WSR 11-19-061. |
| WAC 388-845-0600 and 0610 The proposed amendments are needed to revise the current working age adult policy to allow clients to choose between employment and community access services as directed by the legislature. |
Alan McMullen (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION This emergency filing replaces and supercedes emergency rules filed as WSR 11-19-060. |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2011, the department increased the daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and who reside in AFH or who reside in BH contracted to provide assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care services. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-02-050 Effective date: January 30, 2012 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC The purpose of the new language is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal history background check requirements as directed by chapter 74.39A RCW and to revise the implementation effective dates as directed by Initiative 1163. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-02-049 Effective date: December 30, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-02-048 Effective date: January 30, 2012 |
| WAC 388-106-0010 and 0210 This emergency rule is necessary in order to comply with the state law following the Supreme Court decision in Samantha A. v. DSHS. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-02-044 Effective date: December 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-865-0103, 0474, 0516 Under the 2011-13 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish licensing and certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved mental health treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-02-018 Effective date: December 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-805-080, 085, 090, 100 Under the 2011-12 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved chemical dependency treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-02-017 Effective date: December 27, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-01-004 Effective date: January 7, 2012 |
| WAC 388-78A-2130, 2474, 2750, 2780, 2800, 3230 Boarding home licensing rules. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-01-003 Effective date: January 7, 2012 |
| WAC 388-111-0001 These amendments are necessary to comply with state law made by the 2011 Legislature in SSB 5042. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-01-001 Effective date: January 7, 2012 |
| WAC 388-513-1400, 1405, 1410, 1415, 1420, 1425, 1430, 1435, 1440, 1445, 1450, 1455 Long-term care partnership program. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-23-106 Effective date: December 19, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is amending rule to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. V. Department of Social and Health Services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-23-092 Effective date: November 17, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0130, 0213 The department is amending rules to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. V. Department of Social and Health Services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-23-082 Effective date: November 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-05832, 05833, 05834, 05835, 05836, 05837 Long-term worker training requirements. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-23-013 Effective date: December 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-97-0001, 0140, 0600, 1640, 4160, 4180, 4280 and 4460 Amendments are a result of legislative activity during session and to be consistent with federal rules and newly passed state laws. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-22-077 Effective date: December 2, 2011 |
WAC 388-106-0125 |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-23-084 ON November 16, 2011 EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-075 Effective date: December 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0130, 0213 The department is amending rules to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. V. Department of Social and Health Services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-23-081 ON November 16, 2011 EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-513-1305, 1315, 1350, 1380; 388-515-1505, 1506, 1507, 1509, 1512 and 1514 Under section 6014 of the DRA of 2005, medicaid will not pay for long-term care services for individuals whose equity interest in their home exceed $500,000. These limits are to be increased eich year by the percentage increase in the CPIU. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-072 Effective date: November 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0010 The department is adopting new rules regarding addition of a new services to the State Plan. This new services is called Chronic Care Management. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-22-043 Effective date: November 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-96-910 Effective July 1, 2011, the department implemented the new safety net assessment on Washington nursing facilities. |
Ed Southon (360) 725-2469 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-040 Effective date: October 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2011, the department increased the daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and who reside in AFH or who reside in BH contracted to provide assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care services. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-039 Effective date: October 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-97-4160, 4180 and 4280 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with state law which now requires licensing fees to be established in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act effective July 1, 2011. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-21-033 Effective date: October 21, 2011 |
| WAC 388-78A-2750, 2800 and 3230 The legislature passed ESHB 1277 which requires the license fee to be set in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act. The effective date of this change is July 1, 2011. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED |
| WAC 388-78A-2461, 2463, 2467, and 2474 The legislature passed ESHB 1548 which postpones long-term care worker training and certification requirements and fingerprint background check requirements until January 1, 2014. This bill becomes effective immediately. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED WSR 12-03-027 (Effective: January 7, 2012) EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-21-031 Effective date: October 21, 2011 |
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Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
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| WAC 388-76-10146, 10160, 10162, 10174 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED WSR 12-03-027 (Effective: January 7, 2012) EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-21-029 (Effective: October 21, 2011) |
| Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-092 Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-028 |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-106-0815 Am I eligible for adult day health? |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-19-061 Effective date: September 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-845-0600 and 0610 The amendments are needed to revise the current working age adult policy to allow clients to choose between employment and community access services as directed by the legislature. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-19-060 Effective date: September 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0300 and 0305 The department is adding the ADH service and eligibility into the COPES waiver effective 9/1/11 as a result of the legislative action under 2ESHB 1087. The department is directed to eliminate the ADH service under the state plan 1915(i) option and to reestablish it under the COPES waiver. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-041 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-865-0103, 0474, 0516 Under the 2011-13 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish licensing and certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved mental health treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-040 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-805-080, 085, 090, 100 Under the 2011-12 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved chemical dependency treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-038 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-145 Effective date August 24, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 If I am age twenty-one or older, how does CARE use criteria to place me in a classification group for in-home care? |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-133 Effective date: August 25, 2011 |
| WAC 388-832-0025 Am I eligible for the IFS program if I currently receive other DDD paid services. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-17-069 Effective date: September 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-17-068 Effective date: September 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2011, the department will increase the daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and who reside in AFH or who reside in BH contracted to provide assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care services. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-072 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-96-910 Effective July 1, 2011, the department will implement the new safety net assessment on Washington nursing facilities. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-071 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-76-10146, 10160, 10162, 10174 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-016 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-78A-2750, 2800 and 3230 The legislature passed ESHB 1277 which requires the license fee to be set in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act. The effective date of this change is July 1, 2011. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-015 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-78A-2461, 2463, 2467, and 2474 The legislature passed ESHB 1548 which postpones long-term care worker training and certification requirements and fingerprint background check requirements until January 1, 2014. This bill becomes effective immediately. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-014 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-101-3000, 3050, 3200, 3245, 3250, 3253, 3255, 3258, 3302 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-013 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-97-4160, 4180 and 4280 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with state law which now requires licensing fees to be established in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act effective July 1, 2011. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-012 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-76-10025, 10070, 10073 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with state law which now requires licensing fees to be established in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act effective July 1, 2011. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-011 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-828-9200 through 9280 DDD employment acuity scale. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-039 Effective date: July 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 06420 Referral registry. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-009 Effective date: July 4, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0130 These amendments adjust in-home care hours based on individualized CARE assessments related to an elimination of the increase associated with incontinence and/or specialized diet for clients with informal supports. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-024 Effective date: June 10, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734; 388-106-0815 and 0820 Amendments are necessary to implement Adult Day Health changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different federal statutory authority. ADH transportation will no longer be provided by the medicaid transportation broker. Transportation will be the responsibility of the ADH center to provide or arrange. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-11-023 Effective date: May 10, 2011 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Federal standard change of the excess home equity provisions effective January 1, 2011 based on the consumer price index-urban (CPIU). |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-038 Effective date: April 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 388-71-06420 The Home Care Qualify Authority is no longer funded, and the Home Care Referral Registry moved to the Home and Community Services Division effective July 1, 2010. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-037 Effective date: April 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 These amendments reduce personal care hours in order to implement the Governor's Executive Order 10-04 to reduce current year spending by 6.28%. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-035 Effective date: April 29, 2011 |
| Chapters 388-71, 388-112, 388-829A and 388-829C WAC The purpose of the new language is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal history background check requirements as directed by chapter 74.39A RCW. NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-13-107 ON June 21, 2011 |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-13-107 ON June 21, 2011 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective April 1, 2011, the department will decrease the daily Medicaid payment rates for clients using CARE and that reside in AL, ARC, and EARC. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-08-001 Effective date: April 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-832-0025 Am I eligible for the IFS program if I currently receive other DDD paid services? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-083 Effective date: March 22, 2011 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-032 Effective date: March 10, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-111 WAC Residential habilitation centers--Compliance standards. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-07-025 Effective date: April 10, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-1010, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040, 1045 The department is amending rules to change the frequency of the CARE assessment and skilled nursing task log. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-05-079 Effective date: March 18, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-05-068 Effective date: February 26, 2011 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 By amending this rule, state money will be preserved that is currently used to fund IFSP. SSP is a federal mandated program which requires DDD to spend monies to meet a maintenance of effort in order to continue to receive SSP. The changes to this rule will manage budget shortfalls and maintain fund solvency. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-05-043 Effective date: February 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734; 388-106-0815 and 0820 Amendments are necessary to implement changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different federal statutory authority. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-03-038 Effective date: January 12, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 Amending rule to reduce personal care hours in order to implement Governor's Executive Order 10-04 to reduce current year spending by 6.287%. In addition, the Governor's proposed 2011 Supplemental Budget proposes an average 10% acuity-based reduction in personal care hours. The actual reduction will range between 6 percent and 18 percent per client depending on acuity. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-041 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 06420 Referral registry. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-043 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-71, 388-112, 388-829A and 388-829C WAC The purpose of the new language is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal history background check requirements as directed by chapter 74.39A RCW. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-033 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-031 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-003 Effective date: January 22, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waiver Services. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-22-088 Effective date: December 2, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 388-71-06420 These amendments move the Home Care Referral Registry from Home Care Quality Authority to DSHS/Aging and Disability Services Administration. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-069 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-068 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0130 These amendments adjust in-home hours based on individualized CARE assessments. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-066 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0500, 0540, 0546; 388-106-0010, 0020, 0055, 0600, 1300, 1303 and 1445 Amending rules in chapter 388-71 and 388-106 to implement Governor's Executive Order 10-04 to reduce current year spending by 6.287%. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-065 Effective date: November 1, 2010 EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 10-24-104 ON DECEMBER 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-97-4160 and 4180 Beginning July 1, 2010 ESSB 6444 requires the department to increase the current annual renewal license fee for nursing homes from $275 to $327 per bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-78A-3230 Increases the current annual renewal license fee for licensed boarding homes from $79 to $106 per bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-21-036 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2010, the department will increase the boarding home licensing fee from $79 a bed to $106 a bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-21-035 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-20-167 Effective date: October 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734 and 388-106-0815 Amendments are necessary to implement Adult Day Health changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different statutory authority. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-19-083 Effective date: September 17, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Purpose of these amendments is to implement chapters 74.39A and 18.88B RCW. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-085 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-101-3000, 3050, 3220, 3250 Purpose of these amendments is to implement chapters 74.39A and 18.88B RCW. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-084 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-76-10000, 10130, 10135, 10160, 10161, 10165, 10170, 10173, 10174, 10175, 10180 These amendments implement chapters 74.39A and 18.88B RCW. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-082 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-76-10105, 10106, 10107, 10584 and 10585 These amendment give AFH residents and families more time to prepare when there is a change of ownership and make easier for residents to examine inspection and complaint reports. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-14-058 Effective date: July 31, 2010 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2010, the department will increase the boarding home licensing fee from $79 a bed to $106 a bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-057 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0130 These adjustments are necessary to address the State's revenue shortfall as outlined in the 2009-2011 supplemental operating budget (ESHB 6444). |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-055 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-97-4160 and 4180 Beginning July 1, 2010 ESSB 6444 requires the department to increase the current annual renewal license fee for nursing homes from $275 to $327 per bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-054 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-78A-3230 Fees. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-053 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-71 WAC Referral registry rules. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-051 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-050 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-850-045 Amendments implement changes made to county funding formula as result of changes in state budget appropriation for county programs. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-181 Effective date: June 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0240 Can I be terminated from the community protection program? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-166 Effective date: July 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-850-045 What is the formula for distribution of funding to the counties? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-164 Effective date: July 24, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-041 Effective date: June 10, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 The department is amending chapter 388-831 WAC to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrate a likelihood to commit a violent act as contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-11-051 Effective date: May 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 The department is amending chapter 388-831 WAC to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrate a likelihood to commit a violent act as contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-11-051 Effective date: June 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0126 As instructed by the legislature, classification groups with greater care needs receive a smaller percentage reduction than classification groups with lesser care needs. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-11-050 Effective date: April 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734, 0815 Amendments are necessary to implement ADH changes required by federal directive. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-10-056 Effective date: April 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC This rule making implements chapter 194, Laws of 2009 to begin the new HCBS waiver as of May 1, 2009. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-09-099 Effective date: April 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0010, 1400, 1405, 1422, 1435, 1445 and 1455 The department is amending New Freedom program rules. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-08-074 Effective date: May 7, 2010 |
| WAC 388-832-0160, 0305, 0345, 0460 These amendments clarify limits on respite care, identify who are qualified providers for parent/sibling education and specifies how the division of developmental disabilities will notify clients of decisions regarding the individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-124 Effective date: April 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 This rule is necessary to prevent clients from being wrongly found ineligible for services or benefits participating in the individual and family services program. This emergency rule is in place until the permanent rule take affect April 23, 2010. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-07-123 Effective date: March 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 This rule is necessary to prevent clients from being wrongly found ineligible for services or benefits participating in the individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-122 Effective date: April 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 The DDD assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-019 Effective date: April 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0515, 0540 and 388-106-1303 The department is amending rules in accordance with chapter 571, Laws of 2009. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-06-112 Effective date: April 3, 2010 |
| WAC 388-850-045 This emergency rule implements changes made to the county funding formula as a result of changes in the state budget appropriation for county programs. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-042 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 DDD is incorporating rules for the CIIBS eligibility algorithm into chapter 388-828 WAC. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-05-084 Effective date: February 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is revising this rule to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the reduction of in-home base hours for each of the 17 classification groups. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-05-068 Effective date: February 13, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-04-008 Effective date: February 22, 2010 |
| WAC 388-825-068 What medicaid state plan services can DDD authorize? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-04-002 Effective date: February 21, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-066 Effective date: February 15, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-065 Effective date: February 15, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-064 Effective date: February 15, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Family support program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-02-101 Effective date: February 6, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734; 388-106-0815 and 0820 Amendments are necessary to implement adult day health changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different federal statutory authority. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-044 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 This emergency rule is necessary to revise the county funding formula to comply with state budget appropriations. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-042 Effective date: December 30, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-02-021 Effective date: January 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waivers. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-01-204 Effective date: December 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0515, 0540; 388-106-1303 The department is amending rules in accordance with chapter 571, Laws of 2009. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-01-167 Effective date: December 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-01-158 Effective date: January 22, 2010 |
Chapter 388-71 WAC |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-24-092 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-826-0077; 388-828-5985, 6005, 6006, 6007 These amendments implement a standardized tool for determining the number of respite hours clients may receive when they are approved for Voluntary Placement Services in a licensed foster home. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-24-063 Effective date: December 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 Who is eligible to receive respite care? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-24-013 Effective date: November 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-825-068 What medicaid state plan services can DDD authorize? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-038 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-850-045 What is the formula for distribution of funding to the counties? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-028 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 DDD is incorporating rules for the CIIBS eligibility algorithm into chapter 388-828 WAC. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-21-103 Effective date: October 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10025, 10070 and 10073 Recently enacted 2SHB 1935 increased the application processing and yearly license fees for adult family home applicants and providers. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-075 Effective date: November 16, 2009 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is adopting new WAC 3o comply with a United States Court order to exclude children and youth under the age of 21 from the rules filed as WSR 09-14-046. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-21-074 Effective date: October 16, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-9040 and 9060 The department plan to amend these existing rules to clarify language used to describe the individual and family services level. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-033 Effective date: November 13, 2009 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is revising this rule to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the reduction of in-home base hours for each of the 17 classification groups. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-038 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0724 The purpose of this change is to update the payment rates to Adult Day Health centers. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-037 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 The purpose of this rule making is to adopt the four percent reduction to the rates of the 17 level payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-20-011 Effective date: October 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-829C-230; 388-828-5990, 6010, 6011 and 6012 The purpose of these rules is to provide rules governing the process DDD uses to determine the number of respite hours clients may receive annually when they are approved to receive companion home services. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-20-004 Effective date: October 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-107 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-110-140 The purpose of this rule action is to include kitchen sink requirements for assisted living resident units in boarding homes, clarify language and delete unnecessary or redundant language. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-042 Effective date: October 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 This amendment reflects the legislation contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-095 Effective date: September 3, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0515, 0540 and 388-106-1303 The department is amending these rules in accordance with chapter 571, laws of 2009. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-060 Effective date: August 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waivers. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-059 Effective date: August 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 Senate bill 5547 directed the department to change eligibility for respite for individuals participating in the individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-16-020 Effective date: July 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10025 and 10070 Increases adult family home application processing fee and yearly licensing fee. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-16-019 Effective date: July 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 To reduce by approximately four percent the rates of all levels of the 17 level medicaid payment system for adult family homes and licensed boarding homes with contracts to provide assisted living, adult residential care and enhanced adult residential care services. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-094 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-850-045 This amendment implements changes made to the county funding formula as a result of changes in the state budget appropriation for county programs. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-089 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-825-068 What medicaid state plan services can DDD authorize? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-084 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is revising this rule to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the reduction of in-home base hours for each of the 17 classification groups. The Washington State 2009-11 Operating Budget directs the department to reduce the number of in-home care hours authorized. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-046 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0724, 0726, 0728, 0734, 0815, and 0820 Amending and adopting new rules to implement changes required due to federal requirements and the 2009-11 Washington State legislative budget. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-045 Effective date: July 1, 2009 EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 09-20-036 ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-044 Effective date: June 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-515-1507 What are the financial requirements for home and community based (HCB) services when you are eligible for a noninstitutional categorically needy (CN) medicaid program? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-043 Effective date: June 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-12-116 Effective date: June 3, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-058 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 This amendment adopts rates of the 17 CARE Level Payment System. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-11-053 Effective date: June 13, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC These rules clarify existing language and remove certain limitations for the receipt of services under the Individual and Family Services Program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-11-054 Effective date: June 13, 2009 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 DDD is amending these sections to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrates the likelihood to commit a violent act. This reflects legislation contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-084 Effective date: May 6, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waivers. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-035 Effective date: May 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-845-0060 Can my waiver enrollment be terminated? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-10-021 Effective date: May 29, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1340 Determining excluded income for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-09-101 Effective date: May 21, 2009 |
| WAC 388-515-1507 What are the financial requirements for home and community based services when you are eligible for a noninstitutional categorically needy (CN) medicaid program? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-08-082 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 The Legislature directed the department to increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2009. The department may reduce the level of add-on if necessary to fit within the appropriation if the caseload forecasted days increase from the February 2008 forecast. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-08-081 Effective date: April 30, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1380 Determining a client's participation in the cost of care for long-term care services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-037 Effective date: April 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 and 1320 These changes update WAC references and clarify language. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-036 Effective date: April 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-78A-2770, 2773, 2775, 2777, 2780, 2783, 2785 Boarding home licensing rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-063 Effective date: April 2, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 The department is amending chapter 388-828 to add children's intensive in-home behavioral support program (CIIBS) eligibility algorithm. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-049 Effective date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 Rules are amended to include new requirements of the DRA and clarify language. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-048 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-5020, 5520, 8020, 9520, 9530, 9540, 9700 DDD renumbered rule section for the Residential Algorithm rules previously filed as WAC 388-828-10000 through 10380 because the numbering was not compatible with the Office of the Code Reviser's computer publishing system. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-047 Effective date: March 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 The purpose of this change is to implement the 17 level medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-032 Effective date: February 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 The department is creating new rules to increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2008, and to establish a system of reporting to ensure that the low wage add-on increased the compensation/benefits for low wage workers, increased staff, and/or paid for wage compression when low wage workers' compensation was increased. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-031 Effective date: February 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-05-001 Effective date: February 4, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC Chapter 146, Laws of 2008 require that all nursing assistants who will be delegated the task of insulin injections complete a specialized diabetes nurse delegation training. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-066 Effective date: February 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10036, 10040, 10080, 10105, 10170, 10173, 10174, 10335, 10645, 10783, 10784, 11015, 10785 The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify requirements and make grammatical correction. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-030 Effective date: February 12, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10000, 10230, 10235, 10330, 10355, 10650, 10720, 10725, 10775, 10840, 10845, 10870, 10930 and 10995 The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify requirements and make grammatical correction. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-029 Effective date: February 12, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10120, 10125, 10955, 10960 The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify requirements and make grammatical correction. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-028 Effective date: February 12, 2009 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 DDD is amending rules to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrates the likelihood to commit a violent act. This amendment reflects the legislation contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-02-077 Effective date: January 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-78A-2202, 2204, 2206, 2208, 2600, 2730, 3150, 3152 Changes implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2668 (chapter 146, laws of 2008). |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-01-079 Effective date: January 15, 2009 for WACs 388-78A-2202, 2204, 2206, 2208, 2600 and 2730. Effective date: May 1, 2009 for WACs 388-78A-3150 and 3152. |
| WAC 388-78A-2470, 2680, 2690, 2950, 2980, 3030, 3450, 3460 Changes clarify and enhance readability and usability of rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-01-052 Effective date: January 10, 2009 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-61A WAC Shelters for victims of domestic violence. |
Susan Hannibal |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-22-040 Effective date: November 27, 2010 |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Various sections in Title 388 WAC The department is amending, repealing and creating new rules to eliminate reference to Disability Lifeline and to establish standards for the Aged Blind, or Disabled and Pregnant Women Assistance programs to comply with ESHB 2082. This supplemental notice includes proposed rules substantially different from the proposed rules filed on October 26, 2011 as WSR 11-22-032. |
Shane Riddle (360) 725-4352 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-10-042 Effective date: June 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-450-0015; 388-470-0055 The department is amending rules to eliminate reference to general assistance or the disability lifeline and include reference to aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) assistance program and pregnant women program. These changes are necessary to comply with the changes outlined in ESHB 2082, Laws of 2011. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-08-002 Effective date: April 21, 2012 |
| WAC 388-406-0035, 388-412-0005, 388-446-0005, 388-450-0025, 388-450-0245, 388-472-0005 These amendments are necessary to update existing regulations to eliminate reference to DL October 31, 2011, and include reference to the new programs established November 1, 2011 as required by ESHB 2082. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-06-070 Effective date: April 6, 2012 |
| WAC 388-484-0005 and 0006 The amendments count months an ineligible parent receives TANF/SFA grant for his or her child but is ineligible to receive TANF/SFA assistance towards the parent's sixty month time limit. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-05-039 Effective date: March 12, 2012 |
| WAC 388-418-0005; 388-450-0162 These changes are necessary to update existing regulations to establish income eligibility for nonparental child-only TANF grants and to eliminate reference to Disability Lifeline. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-04-051 Effective date: March 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-436-0002 If my family has an emergency, can I get help from DSHS to get or keep our housing or utilities? |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-02-047 Effective date: February 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-484-0005 and 0006 These changes are required by state law and are necessary to comply with the department's appropriation for the 2011-13 biennium. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-01-122 Effective date: December 21, 2011 |
| WAC 388-406-0035, 388-412-0005, 388-446-0005, 388-450-0025, 388-450-0245, 388-472-0005 These amendments are necessary to update existing regulations to eliminate reference to DL October 31, 2011, and include reference to the new programs established November 1, 2011 as required by ESHB 2082. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-01-008 Effective date: December 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-1020, 3100, 3102, 3115 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-01-002 Effective date: January 7, 2012 |
| WAC 388-470-0005 This amendment is necessary in order to comply with requirements of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-24-028 Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195 and 388-478-0060 These amendments update Basic Food standards for Federal Fiscal Year 2012 in order to comply with requirements of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-24-027 Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-24-021 Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
| WAC 388-14A-2007, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2050, 2075, 2093 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-23-087 Effective date: December 18, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-1020, 3100, 3102, 3115 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-23-075 Effective date: November 15, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-23-074 Effective date: November 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-310-1400 WorkFirst--Community service. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-23-011 Effective date: December 8, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-22-116 Effective date: December 3, 2011 |
| WAC 388-418-0005 and 388-450-0162 These changes are necessary to update existing regulations to establish income eligibility for nonparental child-only TANF grants and to eliminate reference to Disability Lifeline. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-076 Effective date: November 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-460-0035 The department is amending rule to assign a protective payee to a person receiving public assistance if the recipient illegally used a public assistance electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card or cash obtained with an EBT card two or more times. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-22-044 Effective date: November 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 and 388-400-0005 This amendment will permanently disqualify adults from receiving TANF/SFA benefits if they have been terminated due to noncompliance sanction at least three times since March 1, 2007. These amendments are necessary to conform to ESSB 5921. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-22-042 Effective date: December 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-310-1400 WorkFirst--Community service. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-041 Effective date: October 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-2007, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2050, 2075, 2093 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-038 Effective date: October 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-460-0035 When is a protective payee assigned for mismanagement of funds? |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-21-061 Effective date: October 14, 2011 |
| WAC 388-450-0015; 388-455-0005; 388-470-0045, 0055; 388-475-0550 and 0860 The department is amending rules in order to disregard federal income tax refunds received after December 31, 2009 as income in the month received and as a resource for 12 months when determining eligibility for any program that is funded in whole or in part with federal funds. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-21-025 Effective date: October 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 Cash assistance need and payment standards and grant maximum. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-21-024 Effective date: November 11, 2011 |
The department is amending, repealing and creating new rules to eliminate reference to Disability Lifeline and to establish standards for the Aged Blind, or Disabled and Pregnant Women Assistance programs to comply with ESHB 2082.
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Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060; and 388-470-0005 The amendments update Basic Food standards for federal fiscal year 2012 to comply with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, SNAP USDA memo dated August 2, 2011. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-20-063 Effective date: October 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0030 To ensure that expenditures do not exceed funds appropriated under the 2011-2013 operating budget, 2ESHB 1087, signed by Govenor on June 15, 2011. The department is proposing to amend by emergency adoption in order to decrease the grant payment standards to Disability Lifeline (DL) and ADATSA recipients. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-19-099 Effective date: September 20, 2011 |
| WAC 388-412-0005, 0015, 0040, 0046; 388-446-0001, 0015, 0020; 388-472-0005 These changes are necessary to carry out the purposes of DSHS cash and food assistance programs. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-19-047 Effective date: October 14, 2011 |
| WAC 388-484-0005, 0006 These changes are required by state law and are necessary to comply with the department's appropriation for the 2011-13 biennium. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-056 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-444-0030 Do I have to work to be eligible for Basic Food benefits if I am an able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD)? |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-18-039 Effective date: October 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-418-0005 and 388-450-0162 These changes are necessary to update existing regulations to establish income eligibility for non-parental child-only TANF grants required by ESSB 5921 that go into effect November 1, 2011. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-075 Effective date: August 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 Cash assistance need and payment standards and grant maximum. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-073 Effective date: August 16, 2011 |
WAC 388-416-0005 |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-18-012 Effective date continued to: October 16, 2011 PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-16-030 Effective date: August 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-436-0050, 388-478-0020 and 0035 The department is reducing payment standards and maximum earned income limits by 15%. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-16-029 Effective date: August 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-406-0060 What happens when my application is denied? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-16-028 Effective date: August 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-1020, 3100, 3102, 3115 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-16-007 Effective date: July 22, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-2080, 2081, 2083, 2085, 2090, 2097, 2160, 3130, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 7100, 7305, 7325, 7335 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-16-006 Effective date: July 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-2007, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2050, 2075, 2093 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-086 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-464-0001 The department is amending rule to comply with federal requirements and be consistent with federal rules for disqualification periods concerning noncooperation with quality assurance reviews. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-084 Effective date: August 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-310-1400 These department is amending rule to include recipient's voluntary service at a child care or preschool facility licensed under 43.215 RCW, or an elementary school in which his or her child as an approved community service activity. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-081 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-412-0046 and 388-460-0035 These changes are necessary to update existing regulations to conform with increased EBT use restrictions and protective payee assignments required by ESSB 5921 that go into effect July 1, 2011. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-080 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-450-0015; 388-455-0005; 388-470-0045, 0055; 388-475-0550, 0860 These amendments are necessary to comply with federal law that requires states to disregard federal income tax refunds received after December 31, 2009, as income and resources for a period of 12 months when determining eligibility for federal funded programs. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-078 Effective date: June 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-4200 This rule is amended to strike subsection (4) of the current rule does not allow DCS to give credit to a NCP for dependent disability payments paid on the NCP's behalf for his or her children unless the payments are made to the custodial parent or the state. RCW 26.18.190 does not contain this limitation. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-065 Effective date: July 31, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-4200 This rule is amended to strike subsection (4) of the current rule does not allow DCS to give credit to a NCP for dependent disability payments paid on the NCP's behalf for his or her children unless the payments are made to the custodial parent or the state. RCW 26.18.190 does not contain this limitation. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-064 Effective date: June 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-5015 and 5100 DCS is amending sections to implement SSB 6893 which amended RCW 26.23.035(5) by suspending the child support pass-through as of May 1, 2011. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-063 Effective date: July 31, 2011 |
| WAC 388-492-0070 How are my WASHCAP food benefits calculated? |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-028 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-400-0025 Who is eligible for disability lifeline benefits? |
Shane Riddle (360) 725-4352 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-12-044 Effective date: June 8, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-12-006 Effective date: June 19, 2011 |
| WAC 388-450-0215 How does the department estimate my assistance unit's income to determine my eligibility and benefits? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-089 Effective date: June 18, 2011 |
| WAC 388-410-0035 Are alien and alien sponsors jointly responsible for cash and food assistance overpayments? |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-088 Effective date: June 18, 2011 |
| WAC 388-436-0050; 388-478-0020 and 0035 These changes are necessary in response to address a growing WorkFirst budget shortfall, driven by increased demand for services by families affected by the economic recession as described "WorkFirst Reduction" announcement dated December 17, 2010. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-11-009 Effective date: May 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-432-0005 This amendment reduces DCA from $1,250.00 to $1,000.00 in a twelve month period through the remainder of fiscal year 2011. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-033 Effective date: April 29, 2011 NOTE: THIS EMERGENCY ADOPTION WAS RESCINDED ON July 1, 2011- FILED AS WSR 11-14-083 |
| WAC 388-14A-5015 and 5100 DCS is amending rules to implement SSB 6893, which amended RCW 26.23.035(5) by suspending the child support pass-through as of May 1, 2011. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-025 Effective date: May 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 Cash assistance need and payment standards and grant maximum. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-09-029 Effective date: April 14, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-08-020 Effective date: March 31, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-4200 Do I get credit for dependent disability payments paid on my behalf to my children? |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-073 Effective date: March 22, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0030 The department is amending rule in order to decrease the grant payment standards to Disability Lifeline (DL) and ADATSA recipients effective April 1, 2011. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-041 Effective date: March 14, 2011 |
| WAC 388-406-0015; 388-472-0005; 388-492-0050 The department is amending the expedited processing requirement for Basic Food applications from five calendar days to seven calendar days to be consistent with federal regulations for SNAP under 7 CFR 273.2(i). |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-07-014 Effective date: April 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-450-0015; 388-455-0005; 388-470-0045, 0055; 388-475-0550 and 0860 These amendments are necessary to comply with federal requirements requiring states to disregard federal income tax refunds received after December 31, 2009 as income and resources for a period of 12 months when determining eligibility for federal funded programs. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-001 Effective date: March 2, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5010 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-06-042 Effective date: March 31, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-06-034 Effective date: February 26, 2011 |
| WAC 388-14A-5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5010 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-06-008 Effective date: February 26, 2011 |
| WAC 388-400-0025 These changes are necessary to permit Disability Lifeline benefits to persons who are pregnant and in need, as required by RCW 74.04.005. |
Shane Riddle (360) 725-4352 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-05-027 Effective date: February 7, 2011 |
| WAC 388-408-0020, 0025; 388-436-0002, 0020, 0040; 388-450-0025; 388-470-0045 These changes are necessary in response to a growing WorkFirst budget shortfall, driven by increased demand for services by families affected by the economic recession as described in the WorkFirst Reductions announcement dated December 17, 2010. |
Leslie Kozak (360) 725-4589 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-04-062 Effective date: March 1, 2011 EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-06-054 ON March 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-436-0050; 388-478-0020 and 0035 These changes are necessary in response to address a growing WorkFirst budget shortfall, driven by increased demand for services by families affected by the economic recession as described "WorkFirst Reduction" announcement dated December 17, 2010. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-03-018 Effective date: February 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-406-0030; 388-490-0005 These amendments clarify when the department can allow clients more time to provide information needed to determine eligibility for benefits. These changes will help reduce Basic Food payment errors and compliance with federal regulations. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-072 Effective date: February 5, 2011 |
| WAC 388-418-0005 These amendments reflect reporting requirements for Basic Food categorically eligible households when their income exceeds 200% federal poverty guidelines. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-071 Effective date: February 5, 2011 |
| WAC 388-436-0015, 0020 and 0030 These amendments clarify that CEAP is a program of last resort, available when the applicant is not eligible to receive benefits from other state or federal programs. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-037 Effective date: February 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-406-0040 This amendment clarifies the start date for Basic Food when an applicant is denied and reapplies within 60 days of the first application. |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-036 Effective date: February 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-400-0040, 0045; 388-424-0020, 0025; 388-489-0025 The Governor mandated a 6.3% across-the-board reduction to general fund-state budget appropriations due to declining state revenue. These changes are needed to reduce general fund expenditures on DSHS programs to stay within budget limits. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-035 Effective date: February 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-432-0005 The department is amending rule to reduce the availability of DCA from $1,250 to $1,000 in twelve month period. This reduction was approved as part of the supplemental omnibus operating budget passed by the legislature during the December11, 2010 special session. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-034 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-01-121 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0030 Payment standards for disability lifeline and ADATSA. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-24-070 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 WorkFirst--Sanctions. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-24-069 Effective date: December 31, 2010 |
| WAC 388-432-0005 Can I get help from DSHS for a family emergency without receiving monthly cash assistance? |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-24-064 Effective date: December 31, 2010 |
| WAC 388-484-0005, 0006, 0010; 388-310-0350 The amended rules that redefine the eligibility criteria for a hardship TANF/SFA time limit extension are needed to reduce program costs in response to a budget shortfall. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-24-013 Effective date: December 19, 2010 |
| WAC 388-489-0010 This change in necessary to comply with federal regulations at 7 CFR 273.30, published on January 29, 2010 related to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-23-119 Effective date: December 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-492-0020, 0030, 0050, 0070, 0080, 0100, 0110, 0120 and 0130 The department is amending rules to make changes necessary to clarify when WASHCAP benefits can begin, update and clarify rules to current procedures and to reduce payment errors caused by failure to follow correct procedures. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-23-115 Effective date: December 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0185 and 0190 The department is amending rules to implement annual adjustments to standards for the Washington Basic Food program. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-23-114 Effective date: December 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-444-0030, 0035, 0040, 0045, 0065, 0070 and 0075 Rule changes will help reduce Basic Food payment errors and compliance with federal regulations is required to continue to receive federal funding. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-23-112 Effective date: December 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-0200, 0400, 1300 and 2100 These amendments align two-parent participation requirements with federal rules, eliminate career services and clarify participation requirements. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-22-062 Effective date: December 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-0100, 0800, 1800 Proposed amendments eliminate support services and post employment services to clients who no longer receive TANF or SFA. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-22-061 Effective date: December 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of Child Support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-049 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-14A-5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006 and 5010 Division of Child Support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-047 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0050 This amendment changes community jobs income budgeting from unearned income to earned income. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-22-012 Effective date: February 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-448-0010 How do we decide if you are incapacitated? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-21-001 Effective date: November 6, 2010 |
| WAC 388-448-0050, 0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 The department is amending sections of chapter 388-448 WAC to eliminate the use of administrative review teams, replace obsolete terminology, and revise functional assessment language. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-20-089 Effective date: November 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0185 and 0190 The amendments increase the standard deduction for Basic Food households for 1, 2, and 3 persons, and decreases the maximum shelter deduction. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-20-063 Effective date: October 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-0100, 0200, 0400, 0800, 1300, 1600, 1800, 2100 and 388-432-0005 These amendments decrease the DCA expenditures by reducing maximum allotment from $1500 to $1250; reduce child care cost by allowing qualifying two-parent families to have the option of excluding one parent from participation requirements; no longer provide career services, tuition assistance and support services payments to former TANF families. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-20-060 Effective date: October 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0195 Does the department use my utility costs when calculating my Basic Food or WASHCAP benefits. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-18-050 Effective date: October 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-444-0005, 0010, 0015, 0020, 0025, 0050, 0055, 0060 Basic Food work requirement amendments. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-18-048 Effective date: October 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income does the department not use to figure out my benefits? |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-17-103 Effective date: August 19, 2010 |
| WAC 388-476-0005 Social security number requirements. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-17-101 Effective date: September 17, 2010 |
| WAC 388-448-0050, 0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 ESSB 6444 limits the departments ability to make any changes to the incapacity determination and progressive evaluations process until at least Sept. 30, 2010. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-16-148 Effective date: August 4, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0185 CSD is amending rule to comply with FSRIA final rule announcement clarification and the applicable federal statutes and regulations. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-104 Effective date: September 2, 2010 |
| WAC 388-400-0025; 388-448-0130, 0140, 0150, 0160, 0220 and 0250 These amendments comply with changes outlined in ESSHB 2782. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-096 Effective date: September 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits? |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-16-022 Effective date: August 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0001, 0006 and 0020 The purpose of these amendments is to allow special immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan to be eligible for federally funded benefits to the same extent as refugees as allowed under federal law. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-15-045 Effective date: July 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0140 Changes comply with FSRIA final rule and bring Washington's Basic Food program rules in line with new federal regulations. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-15-044 Effective date: August 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0156 and 0160 Changes comply with FSRIA final rule and bring Washington's Basic Food program rules in line with new federal regulations. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-15-043 Effective date: August 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 Career services program. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-14-084 Effective date: July 31, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-065 Effective Date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-14A-5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006 and 5010 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-063 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 Career services program. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-048 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-400-0025; 448-0010, 0130, 0140, 0150 and 0220 This amendment replaces general assistance with disability lifeline, amends treatment and referral requirements; and adds chemical dependency treatment as a condition of eligibility for disability lifeline clients who are assessed as chemically dependent. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-047 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-408-0035; 388-489-0015, 0020 and 0022 These amendments will establish eligibility and certification requirements for transitional food assistance consistent with federal regulations. |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-047 Effective date: August 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-444-0030 The department is amending section to extend the current ABAWD time limit for benefits from Sept. 30, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-046 Effective date: July 10, 2010 |
| WAC 388-408-0020 The department is amending section to clarify assistance unit rules for TANF and SFA. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-12-095 Effective date: July 2, 2010 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 This amendment aligns with Governor's budget which tighten WorkFirst program requirements and prioritize services for WorkFirst clients in response to reduced funding. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-12-044 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-12-039 Effective date: May 26, 2010 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 This amendment complies with USDA/FNS federal regulations under 7 CFR 273.2(h), FNS waiver 2010182, and FNS policy memo 88-4. |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-11-033 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-448-0050, 0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 ESSB 6444 limits the departments ability to make any changes to the incapacity determination and progressive evaluations process until at least Sept. 30, 2010. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-10-112 Effective date: May 4, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 This amendment will exclude the federal $25 supplemental weekly unemployment compensation payment authorized by the ARRA of 2009 for cash programs. |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-09-112 Effective date: April 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0001, 0006 The department is proposing to amend rules to allow special immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan to be eligible for federally funded benefits to the same extent and for the same period of time as refugees as allowed under federal law. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-09-111 Effective date: April 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-448-0050, 0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 The department is amending rules to revise General Assistance incapacity criteria, including how the department uses social and vocational factors to determine eligibility. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-08-036 Effective date: May 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-448-0030 and 0040 The department is amending rules to clarify and align the medical evidence rules with the intent of RCW 74.04.005. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-08-025 Effective date: May 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for the federally funded Washington Basic Food program benefits? |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-08-020 Effective date: March 30, 2010 |
| WAC 388-416-0005 and 388-418-0005 Amendments expand simplified reporting to elderly and disabled households, align basic food reporting with the medical review process and clarify reporting requirements for relative and non-relative caregivers regarding children in their care. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-007 Effective date: April 4, 2010 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-04-111 Effective date: March 6, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-04-037 Effective date: January 28, 2010 |
| WAC 388-14A-4500, 4505, 4540, 4512, 4515, 4520, 4525, 4527, 4530, 4535, 4540 The Division of Child Support is adopting final rules to implement chapter 408, laws of 2009. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-029 Effective date: February 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-043 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income does the department not use to figure out my benefits? |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-038 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-422-0005 What happens to my child, spousal and medical support when I get public assistance? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-02-037 Effective date: January 30, 2010 |
| WAC 388-452-0005 Do I have to be interviewed in order to get benefits? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-01-165 Effective date: January 22, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0190, 388-450-0195, 388-478-0060 and 388-492-0070 Annual adjustments to standards for the Washington Basic Food Program and WASHCAP. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-24-001 Effective date: December 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-14A-4500, 4505, 4510, 4512, 4515, 4520, 4525, 4527, 4530, 4535, 4540 Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-23-110 Effective date: November 20, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits? |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-23-004 Effective date: November 15, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0025 The department is adopting rules to reflect the adjustment of Basic Food and cash benefit client debit transactions. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-071 Effective date: November 16, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0020; 388-466-0120 and 0130 The purpose of these amendments is to allow Special Immigrants from Afghanistan to be eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), and federally funded Washington Basic Food program benefits for up to eight months as allowed under federal law. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-046 Effective date: November 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-009 Effective date: November 15, 2009 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 The purpose of this change is to eliminate the 45-day processing timeframe for general assistance applications filed by a person in confinement in a correctional facility or institution. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-20-031 Effective date: November 1, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-030 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0070 The department is amending sections to implement annual adjustments to standards for WASHCAP. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-406-0005, 0035 and 0045 The purpose of this rule change is to eliminate the 45-day processing timeframe for general assistance applications filed by a person in confinement in a correctional facility or institution. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-129 Effective date: November 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0175 Does the department offer an income deduction for the general assistance program as an incentive for clients to work? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-18-079 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-466-0120 and 0130 To extend the duration of eligibility of special immigrants from Afghanistan for public benefits from six to eight months as required by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Letter #09-17. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-006 Effective date: August 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 The purpose of this CR-103 is to extend the effective date listed on the CR-103 filed as WSR 09-15-085. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-095 Effective date: November 15, 2009 - Extending effective date of WSR 09-15-085. |
| WAC 388-310-0700 WorkFirst--Comprehensive evaluation. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-100 Effective date: September 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0350 The department is streamlining the WorkFirst exemption process. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-079 Effective date: September 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-14A-4500, 4505, 4510, 4512, 4515, 4520, 4525, 4527, 4530, 4535, 4540 DCS is adopting rules to implement license suspension for noncompliance with child support orders. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-15-183 Effective date: July 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income does the department not use to figure out my benefits? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-15-085 Effective date: August 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0200 WorkFirst -- Activities. |
Allen Shanafelt (360) 725-4631 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-15-084 Effective date: August 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for the federally funded Washington Basic Food program benefits? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-15-029 Effective date: July 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Determining financial need and benefit amount for CEAP. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-040 Effective date: July 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0400, 0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 The department is clarifying that WorkFirst participants can call in on the same day or as soon as possible thereafter if unable to attend a WorkFirst appointment or activity. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-019 Effective date: July 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0015, 388-444-0030 and 388-478-0060 These amendments permanently adopt requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 related to the SNAP or Food Stamp Program. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-018 Effective date: July 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-492-0070 These amendments implement changes necessary to meet cost neutrality requirements between the WASHCAP and SNAP as specified in the approved WASHCAP demonstration project waiver. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-068 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-448-0050 The amendments replace obsolete and outdated medical descriptions and references. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-11-078 Effective date: June 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 These amendments need to be made via emergency rule because the final rule of the DRA went into effect October 1, 2008. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-12-017 Effective date: May 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-466-0120 and 0130 This rule change allows Afghan Special Immigrants to be eligible for RMA and RCA for up to eight months. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-011 Effective date: April 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 388-470-0045 This rule change is necessary to allow the department to apply the federal policy regarding the economic stimulus rebates equally to all programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-09-103 Effective date: April 21, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0015, 388-444-0030 and 388-478-0060 These changes must be implemented effective April 1, 2009 to comply with federal requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-08-084 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-400-0040, 0045; 388-450-0162, 0185 These amendments ensure rules are consistent with Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-054 Effective date: April 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 This rule change is needed to remove support services for recipients of diversion cash assistance who are receiving career services through the employment security department. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-053 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0500, 0900, 1000 and 1050 These amendments will enable the department to invoke new options under the final Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) and to maximize the state's ability to meet the federal work participation rate. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-04-011 Effective date: January 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 These amendments allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-04-010 Effective date: January 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 These amendments allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-04-009 Effective date: February 22, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-059 Effective date: January 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 Career services program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-029 Effective date: February 1, 2009 |
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(see Health Care Authority for future activity)
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
To establish hearing rules related to Medicaid funded services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-05-037 Effective date: February 13, 2012 EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-028 Effective date: October 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-438-0125 State-funded long-term care services program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-19-070 Effective date: October 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-517-0320 Medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in programs cover some client costs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-057 Effective date: September 2, 2011 |
| WAC 388-438-0125 State-funded long-term care services program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-047 Effective date: August 12, 2011 |
| WAC 388-400-0010; 388-424-0001, 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015; and 388-450-0156 To bring citizenship/alien status rules into compliance with federal CMS guidelines. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-16-056 Effective date: August 29, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-546 WAC Nonemergency transportation. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-15-029 Effective date: August 12, 2011 |
| WAC 388-475-0820, 0840, 0900, 0920, 0940, 0960; 388-506-0620 Updates change the deeming and allocation rules for SSI-related medical programs so they mirror the federal rules. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-15-023 Effective date: August 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-548-1400 and 388-549-1400 The department will implement a new alternative payment methodology for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics for services provided on and after July 1, 2011. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-062 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-531-0100, 0150, 0200, 0250, 0375, 0400, 1000, 1025, 1300 MPA is eliminating optional medical services for clients twenty-one years of age and older. Chapter 388-531 WAC is being amended to include medical services previously listed in programs to be eliminated that are necessary to, and included within, appropriate mandatory medical services under federal statutes and rules. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-055 Effective date: July 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-501-0180 and 0184 Inform provides and other stakeholders of changes in federal law. Implementation requires the department to submit a state plan amendment and make necessary changes to the rules. |
Jason Crabbe (360) 725-1346 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-054 Effective date: July 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-500-0005 Medical definitions. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-053 Effective date: July 30, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-543 WAC Durable medical equipment and related supplies, prosthetics, orthotics, medical supplies and related services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-14-052 Effective date: August 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-526 WAC Administrative hearing rules for medical services programs. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-040 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-533-0300, 0320, 0325, 0370, 0380 The legislature passed ESHB 1086, which reduces funding for maternity support services and mandates MPA to prioritize evidence-based practices for delivery of maternity support services and to target funding for maternity support services by leveraging local public funding for those services. In addition, upon order of the Governor, the MPS must reduce budget expenditures for current fiscal year by 6.3%. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-027 Effective date: June 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-531-0100, 0150, 0200, 0250, 0375, 0400, 1000, 1025, 1300 MPA is eliminating optional medical services for clients twenty-one years of age and older. Chapter 388-531 WAC is being amended to include medical services previously listed in programs to be eliminated that are necessary to, and included within, appropriate mandatory medical services under federal statutes and rules. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-13-081 Effective date: June 17, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0065 and 388-505-0220 Prior to Feb. 1, 2011, the rule cross referenced WAC 388-478-0020 because the income standards for family medical programs and TANF were the same. Beginning Feb. 1, 2011 the TANF standard was reduced, which in turn requires WAC 388-505-0220 to be amended. This emergency rule is necessary while the permanent rule-making process is complete. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-13-076 Effective date: June 19, 2011 |
| WAC 388-517-0500 State payment of medicare prescription drug copayments for full-benefit dual-eligible clients. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-075 Effective date: July 17, 2011 |
| WAC 388-502-0025 Electronic health records (EHR) incentive program. |
Jason Crabbe (360) 725-1346 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-053 Effective date: July 11, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0065 and 388-505-0220 Prior to Feb. 1, 2011, the rule cross referenced WAC 388-478-0020 because the income standards for family medical programs and TANF were the same. Beginning Feb. 1, 2011 the TANF standard was reduced, which in turn requires WAC 388-505-0220 to be amended. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-031 Effective date: July 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-406-0010 How do I apply for benefits? |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-030 Effective date: July 8, 2011 |
| WAC 388-502-0002, 0003, 0005, 0010, 0012, 0014, 0016, 0018, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060, 0230 These rule amendments and additions are intended to update, clarify, and ensure rules which protect the health and safety of clients and further ensure program integrity. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-017 Effective date: June 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-544-0100, 0250, 0300, 0325, 0350, 0400, 0500, 0550, 0575 Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating the following optional medical services for adults twenty-one years of age and older: Eyeglass frames, lenses, and contact lenses. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-016 Effective date: June 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-547-0100, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800 MPA is eliminating the following optional medical services for adults twenty-one years of age and older: Hearing devices to include hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids, cochlear implants, and parts and batteries for such equipment, including repairs. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-015 Effective date: June 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-502-0100; 502A-0200; 530-3200; 533-0400; 544-0600; 556-0100 Correcting errant cross references and correcting the name of the Medicaid Purchasing Administration. |
Jason Crabbe (360) 725-1346 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-014 Effective date: June 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-517-0320 MPA must reduce its budget expenditures for the current fiscal year by 6.3%. This cost-saving measure is required to bring department payment methodology for QMB clients into alignment with payment formula for medicare/medicaid dual-eligible QMB clients. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-11-001 Effective date: May 4, 2011 |
| WAC 388-501-0050, 0060, 0065, 0070; and 388-502-0160 MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. These rule sections are being amended to reflect and support these program cuts. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-034 Effective date: April 28, 2011 |
| WAC 388-537-0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800 MPA is eliminating the following optional medical service: School-based healthcare services. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-032 Effective date: April 28, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-535 WAC MPA is eliminating nonemergency dental and dental-related services for clients twenty-one years of age and older. Clients classified as developmentally disabled under RCW 71A.10.020 who are twenty-one years of age and older will continue to receive dental-related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-031 Effective date: April 28, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-544 WAC MPA is eliminating the following optional medical services for adults twenty-one years of age and older: Eyeglass frames, lenses, and contact lenses. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-030 Effective date: April 28, 2011 |
| WAC 388-531-0100, 0150, 0200, 0250, 0400, 1000, 1300 MPA is eliminating optional medical services for clients twenty-one years of age and older. Chapter 388-531 WAC is being amended to include medical services previously listed in programs to be eliminated that are necessary to, and included within, appropriate mandatory medical services under federal statutes and rules. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-547-0100, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800 MPA is eliminating the following optional medical services for adults twenty-one years of age and older: Hearing devices to include hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids, cochlear implants, and parts and batteries for such equipment, including repairs. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-027 Effective date: April 28, 2011 |
| WAC 388-517-0500 MPA is eliminating the following optional medical service: State Payment of Medicare Prescription Drug Copayments for Full-Benefit Dual-Eligible Clients. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-026 Effective date: April 28, 2011 |
| WAC 388-438-0125 State-funded long-term care services program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-09-031 Effective date: April 14, 2011 |
| WAC 388-548-1400 and 388-549-1400 Upon approval from CMS of the department's state plan amendment, the department developed a new alternative payment methodology for FQHCs and RHCs. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-08-068 Effective date: April 7, 2011 |
| WAC 388-545-200, 300, 500, 700, 900; and 388-551-2110 MPA must reduce its budget expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this reduction, MPA is changing the benefit limit for adults, twenty-one years of age and older, for outpatient rehabilitation (which includes occupational, physical and speech therapy). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-08-021 Effective date: April 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-533-0300, 0320, 0325, 0370 and 0380 The legislature passed ESHB 1086, which reduces funding for maternity support services and mandates MPA to prioritize evidence-based practices for delivery of maternity support services and to target funding for maternity support services by leveraging local public funding for those services. In addition, upon order of the Governor, the MPS must reduce budget expenditures for current fiscal year by 6.3%. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-06-040 Effective date: March 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0065 and 388-505-0220 Currently, the rule cross references to WAC 388-478-0020 because the income standards for both family medical programs and TANF grant program is the same. However, beginning February 1, 2011 the TANF income standard is being reduced so the family medical programs income standard must be called out in WAC 388-478-0065 which in turn requires a change to WAC 388-505-0220. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-06-009 Effective date: February 18, 2011 |
| WAC 388-548-1400 and 388-549-1400 Upon order of the 61st Legislature, 2010 2nd special session, House Bill 3225, the MPA must reduce cost-based encounter payments to FQHCs and RHCs by reinstating the federal Prospective Payment System (PPS) that was replaced by an Alternative Payment Methodology in 2009. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-05-071 Effective date: February 14, 2011 EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-06-053 ON March 1, 2011 |
WAC 388-478-0065 |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-04-073 Effective date: February 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 388-450-0215; 388-505-0210, 0211; 388-542-0020 Recent passage of CHIPRA of 2009 requires the department to amend rules regarding newborn eligibility for medical assistance. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-03-001 Effective date: February 5, 2011 |
| WAC 388-535-1060, 1065, 1084, 1090, 1099, 1100, 1247, 1255, 1257, 1259, 1261, 1263, 1267, 1269, 1271, 1280, 1350, 1400, 1450, 1500, 1550 Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-030 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-517-0500 Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-029 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-537-0100, 0200, 0300, 0350, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800 Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-028 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-531-0100, 0200, 0250, 0400, 1000, 1300 Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-027 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-501-0050, 0060, 0065, 0070; 388-502-0160 Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-026 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-547 WAC Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-025 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-544 WAC Upon order of the Governor, the department must reduce expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. To achieve this expenditure reduction, MPA is eliminating a number of optional medical services from program benefits packages for clients twenty-one years of age and older. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-024 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-531-1550 Sterilization physician-related services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-24-071 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-530-8000 This amendment will allow the department to avoid excessive programming costs associated with setting unique percentage rates on specified drugs. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-24-021 Effective date: November 20, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-535 WAC Dental-related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-053 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-416-0015, 388-450-0215, 388-505-0210, 388-505-0211 and 388-542-0020 Recent passage of CHIPRA requires the department to amend rules regarding newborn eligibility for medical assistance. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-021 Effective date: October 22, 2010 |
| 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 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-19-085 Effective date: October 18, 2010 |
| Various chapters within Title 388 WAC Corrects terminology such as "medical assistance administration (MAA)" to "the department", "internal control number" to "transaction control number", "medical identification card" to "services card", "foster care placement" to "in out-of-home placement" and removing erroneous addresses. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-19-057 Effective date: October 15, 2010 |
| WAC 388-550-5000, 5200, 5210 and 5220 The rules update, clarify and maintain consistency in sections that pertain to the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-17-095 Effective date: September 17, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0040, 0080; 388-455-0005, 0015; 388-470-0045; 388-475-0350, 0550, 0600 Exempts certain property from resources for medicaid and CHIP eligibility for Native Americans. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-15-069 Effective date: August 16, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0009, 0010 These amendments add certain PRUCOL aliens in the group eligible for pregnancy medical and children's medical. Compliance with federal regulations is required to continue to receive federal funding. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-15-068 Effective date: August 16, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-535 WAC Dental-related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-049 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2800; 388-545-300 and 500 Department is eliminating coverage for electrical neural stimulation devices and supplies for in-home use. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-167 Effective date: July 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0040, 0080; 388-455-0005, 0015; 388-470-0045; 388-475-0350, 0550 and 0600 Amendments are necessary to comply with ARRA of 2009. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-132 Effective date: June 26, 2010 |
| WAC 388-438-0110 Alien medical programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-131 Effective date: June 26, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-880 WAC Special commitment--Sexually violet predators. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-130 Effective date: July 23, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-535 WAC Dental-related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-123 Effective date: June 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-475-0400 SSI_related medical--Vehicles excluded as resources. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-077 Effective date: July 16, 2010 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2800 and 388-545-300 and 500 The department is eliminating coverage for transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS) devices and supplies for in-home use and the instruction in the application of TENS. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-12-069 Effective date: May 28, 2010 |
| WAC 388-531-2000, 3000, 5450 These rule changes give the department greater flexibility in making supplemental trauma payment to providers in order to leverage federal matching funds under the ARRA. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-12-013 Effective date: June 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-533-0300, 0310, 0315, 0320, 0325, 0330, 0340, 0345 Maternity support services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-12-011 Effective date: June 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-533-0360, 0365, 0370, 0375, 0380, 0385 and 0386 Infant case management. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-12-010 Effective date: June 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4900 and 5150 These amendments affect determining the payment rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services and CPE payment program hold harmless payments. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-11-032 Effective date: June 11, 2010 |
| WAC 388-551-2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130, 2200, 2210 and 2220 Amendments are required to implement chapter 326, Laws of 2009 which authorizes delivery of home health care services through telemedicine |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-10-087 Effective date: June 3, 2010 |
| WAC 388-551-2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130, 2200, 2210 and 2220 Amendments are required to implement chapter 326, Laws of 2009 which authorizes delivery of home health care services through telemedicine. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-10-067 Effective date: April 30, 2010 |
| WAC 388-502-0160 Billing a client. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-10-022 Effective date: May 27, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0009, 0010 Amends current WAC to bring into compliance with CHIPRA. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-09-106 Effective date: April 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-865-0420, 0425, 0430 The department is amending rules to allow mental health providers more flexibility in meeting the needs of individuals while still meeting the statutory requirements for collecting client history data. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-09-061 Effective date: May 20, 2010 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400, 1500 Rural health clinics - Definitions. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-09-030 Effective date: May 14, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-09-002 Effective date: May 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-527-2750, 2737, 2742, 2754, 2790, 2810, 2820 Amendments remove medicare cost savings from estate recovery; allows for future implementation of of the LTC partnership agreement; and improve quality of care for clients through application of agency policy that is transparent, consistent and complies with federal regulations. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-08-110 Effective date: May 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 388-450-0215; 388-505-0210, 0211 and 388-542-0020 Recent passage of federal CHIPRA requires the department to amend rules regarding newborn eligibility for medical assistance. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-08-027 Effective date: April 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0009 and 0010 This amends rule to bring into full compliance with CHIPRA. Specifically, adding certain PRUCOL aliens in the group eligible for pregnancy medical and children's medical and updating social security requirements. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-550-7050, 7200, 7300 This rule incorporates language that informs hospital providers of the requirements to bill for outpatient hospital services according to the national correct coding initiative (NCCI) standards. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-08-023 Effective date: April 30, 2010 |
| WAC 388-424-0009 and 0010 Amendments bring into full compliance with CHIPRA. Specifically adds certain PRUCOL aliens in the group eligible for pregnancy medical and children's medical, and updating social security requirements. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-07-165 Effective date: April 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-501-0050 and 0051 Amendments correct errant WAC cross references. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-116 Effective date: April 22, 2010 |
| WAC 388-438-0110 These amendments are required to meet 2009-2011 final legislative budget reductions in section 201 and 209 of ESHB 1244. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-060 Effective date: February 28, 2010 |
| WAC 388-450-0040, 0080; 388-455-0005, 0015; 388-470-0045; 388-475-0350, 0550 and 0600 Amendments are needed to comply with federal requirements of the ARRA of 2009 (Recovery Act) and the EEOICPA of 2000. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-059 Effective date: March 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400 and 1500 Rural health clinics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-036 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-035 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-533-0365, 0370 and 0386 Maternity support services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-034 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-533-0315, 0320, 0345 Maternity support services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-033 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4900, 5150 These changes include reducing the certified public expenditure payment program hold harmless provision. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-032 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-535-1084, 1090, 1100, 1261, 1266, 1267, 1269, 1271 Dental related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-030 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 The department will no longer cover modifications to privately owned vehicles. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-029 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-530-4100, 4125 and 4150 These amendments are required to implement ESSB 5892 which authorizes state purchasing health care programs to maximize appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-06-011 Effective date: March 22, 2010 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 Modifications of privately owned vehicles. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-05-079 Effective date: March 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-505-0210 The recent passage of the federal children's health insurance act of 2009 requires amendment to department rules regarding newborn eligibility for medical assistance. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-04-056 Effective date: February 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300 and 1600; 388-545-300 and 500 These amendments are required in order for the department to fully meet the legislatively-mandated appropriation reduction in chapter 564, Laws of 2009 for durable medical equipment for fiscal years 2010-2011. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-04-055 Effective date: February 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-530-4100, 4125 and 4150 These amendments are required to comply with ESSB 5892 which authorizes state purchased health care program to maximize appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-04-051 Effective date: January 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-527-2733, 2742 Removes medicare cost savings from estate recovery and also allow for future implementation of the long-term care partnership agreement. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-03-021 Effective date: January 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-556-0600 The department is correcting an errant WAC cross reference. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-02-100 Effective date: February 6, 2010 |
| WAC 388-551-2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130, 2200, 2210, and 2220 Amendments to these sections are required to implement chapter 326, Laws of 2009 which authorizes delivery of home health care services through telemedicine. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-041 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-527-2733 and 2742 Removes medicare cost savings from estate recovery and also allow for future implementation of the long-term care partnership agreement. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-040 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-554 WAC Enteral nutrition program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-01-138 Effective date: January 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-543-2900 This amendment is necessary to describe the payment methodology the department will use to meet the legislature's intent that the department continue to meet federal payment standards for DME with a lower overall level of appropriation. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-24-094 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-550-1650 Adverse events, hospital-acquired conditions, and present on admission indicators. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-24-061 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-501-0050, 0070, 0163 and 0169 Healthcare coverage. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-23-112 Effective date: December 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-1000 First steps child care program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-23-111 Effective date: December 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-438-0110 Alien medical programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-055 Effective date: November 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600 and 2300 Durable medical equipment. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-22-047 Effective date: November 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-535-1084, 1090, 1100, 1261, 1267, 1269 and 1271 Dental services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-037 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 Modifications of privately owned vehicles -- Noncovered. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-036 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-554 WAC Enteral nutrition. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-035 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0365, 0370 and 0386 Infant case management services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-034 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0315, 0320 and 0345 Funding for maternity support services is reduced by twenty percent from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-033 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4900, 5150, 5200, 5210 and 5220 Disproportionate share hospital. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-032 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (DME)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-031 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400 and 1500 Rural health clinics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-030 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-029 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-2000 and 2100 The department is reducing the coverage of cough and cold products to a few basic products (expectorant, decongestant, cough suppressant and saline nose drops). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-22-005 Effective date: November 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-4100, 4125 and 4150 These amendments are required to comply with ESSB 5892 which authorizes state purchased health care programs to maximize appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-044 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-517-0310 Eligibility for federal medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-533-1000 Under the 2009-11 Omnibus Operating Budget, funding for Maternity Support Services is reduced by 20% from current levels. In order to meet this legislatively-mandated reduction, this rule is being repealed. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-003 Effective date: September 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-865-0405, 0452, 0456, 0466 and 0468 Legislation passed in 2007 established safety requirements for mental health professionals who conduct home visits to stabilize persons in crisis. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-012 Effective date: October 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-2000 and 2100 The department is reducing the coverage of cough and cold products to a few basic products (expectorant, decongestant, cough suppressant, and saline nose drops). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-074 Effective date: September 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-501-0055 Healthcare coverage--How the department determines coverage of services for its healthcare programs using health technology assessments. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-17-004 Effective date: September 6, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600 and 2300 These amendments are necessary to meet the legislative requirements of sections 201 and 209 of the operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 for durable medical equipment. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-16-078 Effective date: August 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-517-0400 Repealing obsolete rule already addressed in WAC 388-517-0320. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-021 Effective date: August 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010 and 0016 Citizenship and alien status--Date of entry and Eligibility. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-15-082 Effective date: August 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-535-1084, 1090, 1100, 1261, 1266, 1267, 1269 and 1271 Under sections 201 and 209 of operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, funding for dental services is reduced from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-093 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0365, 0370 and 0386 Under sections 201 and 209 of operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, funding for maternity support services is reduce by twenty percent from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-092 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0315, 0320 and 0345 Under sections 201 and 209 of operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, funding for maternity support services is reduce by twenty percent from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-091 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-554-100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 Enteral nutrition program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-090 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4900, 5150, 5200, 5210 and 5220 The department is amending language in accordance with section 201 and 209 of the operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011pertaining to disproportionate share hospitals. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-088 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 The department is amending this section because it will no longer cover modifications to privately owned vehicles. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-087 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-086 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400, 1500 These amendments are necessary to describe the reimbursement methodology the department will use for rural health clinics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-085 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (MSE)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-083 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-502-0150; 388-550-2800, 3000, 3010, 3020, 3460, 3900, 4000 The department will be adjusting its payment rates. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-063 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-3600, 3700, 4500, 4550, 7050, 7100, 7450, 7500, 7600 The department will be adjusting payment rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-062 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-1000 First steps child care program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-12-051 Effective date: June 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-544-1010, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 The purpose of this rule change is to bring the Hearing Aids and Services program inline with current industry standards. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-034 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010 and 0016 Implementing this rule change will save the state money by allowing DSHS to draw down federal matching funds and will extend assistance to needy immigrant children, pregnant women and Afghan immigrants. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-010 Effective date: April 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010 and 0016 Recently passed federal legislation allows states, beginning April 1, 2009, to provide medicaid and state children's health insurance program coverage to legal immigrant children and pregnant women without the 5-year delay from the time of their U.S. entry. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-08-083 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-519-0100 and 0110 The department is clarifying language, updating outdated references, and adding additional provisions relating to expenses an individual can use toward meeting spenddown. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-08-003 Effective date: April 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 418-0025; 478-0075; 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 is changed from "Children's Healthcare" to "Apple Health for Kids". This rule will increase the number of children who qualify for healthcare coverage. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-086 Effective date: April 17, 2009 |
| WAC 388-527-2730, 2737, 2750, 2820 Adds language relating to rights and responsibilities for state registered domestic partners, recognizing the partnerships for DSHS medical programs, whether federally matched or state-funded. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-038 Effective date: April 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-537-0100, 0200, 0300, 0350, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800 School-based healthcare services for children in special education. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-004 Effective date: April 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 418-0025; 478-0075; 505-0210, 0211; 542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 0300 RCW 74.09.470(5)(b) requires expansion of premium-based children's healthcare for households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. The program name is changed from children's healthcare to apple health for kids. This rule will increase the number of children who qualify for medical coverage. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-035 Effective date: February 24, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-505 WAC The department is codifying institutional medical eligibility for clients who are categorically related to the TANF program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-029 Effective date: March 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-519-0110 This emergency rule is essential so the program is compliant with federal regulations that allow both paid and unpaid medical expenses incurred by a client during the retroactive eligibility period to be applied towards the client's spenddown in the current eligibility period. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-05-031 Effective date: February 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1200 This rule change removes the requirement for durable medical equipment providers under WAC 388-543-1200(1)(b). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-05-008 Effective date: March 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-1000, 2000, 2100 This rule change is to clarify that the department does not cover over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and minerals except when determined by the department to be the least costly therapeutic alternative for a medically accepted indication. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-05-007 Effective date: March 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-490-0005 The department requires proof before authorizing benefits for cash, medical, and Basic Food. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-057 Effective date: February 5, 2009 |
| WAC 388-865-0105, 0106, 0410, 0484, 0511, 0526 This rule change allows a community mental health agency to contract directly with MHD on a fee-for-service basis when the local RSN chooses not to administer mental health services for the state. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-030 Effective date: January 30, 2009 |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-720 WAC Collection of costs of support, treatment, and confinement of juveniles under RCW 13.40.220. |
Lee Mosley (360) 902-8092 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-24-093 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
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Financial Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-06-0020, 0110, 0150, 0525, 0540 These amendments implement Initiative 1163 which changes the effective date for long-term care fingerprint requirements and delays fingerprint requirements for community residential service providers. This filing replaces and supercedes CR-103E filed as WSR 12-03-049. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-10-095 Effective date: May 2, 2012 |
| WAC 388-06-0020, 0110, 0150, 0525, 0540 These amendments implement Initiative 1163 which changes the effective date for long-term care fingerprint requirements and delays fingerprint requirements for community residential service providers. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-03-049 Effective date: January 11, 2012 This emergency filing replaces and supersedes CR-103E filed as WSR 12-02-045. |
| WAC 388-06-0020, 0110, 0150, 0525, 0540 These amendments implement Initiative 1163 which changes the effective date for long-term care fingerprint requirements and delays fingerprint requirements for community residential service providers. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 12-02-045 Effective date: December 30, 2011 |
| WAC 388-06-0010, 0020, 0110, 0130, 0150, 0160, 0180, 0250, 0525 These rule changes describe the background check requirements for long-term care workers contracted or hired by the division of developmental disabilities; describe responsibilities of the DSHS background check central unit. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-083 Effective date: August 30, 2010 |
| WAC 388-06-0110, 0150 and 0160 The purpose of this rule-making action is to comply with new statutes, chapter 387, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774) and chapter 410, Laws of 2007 (SHB 1333), impacting background check requirements for certain child care providers and children returning to their home; and to comply with the federal Adam Walsh Act of 2006. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-028 Effective date: March 6, 2009 |
| WAC 388-06-0010, 0600, 0605, 0610, 0615, 0620, 0625, 0630, 0635 and 0640 The purpose of this rule-making action is to comply with a new statute, chapter 387 Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774), related to DSHS employee background check rules. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-003 Effective date: February 8, 2009 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-02-0010 and 0220 DSHS hearing rules. |
Jim Conant |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-10-036 Effective date: May 27, 2012 |
| WAC 388-02-0005 and 0387 DSHS hearing rules. |
Marjorie Gray (360) 664-6062 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 12-05-043 Effective date: February 25, 2012 |
| WAC 388-02-0387 DSHS hearing rules. |
Marjorie Gray (360) 664-6062 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-045 Effective date: October 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-02-0005 and 0387 DSHS hearing rules. |
Marjorie Gray (360) 664-6062 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-077 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-10-086 Effective date: June 4, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS hearing rules. |
Craig Lowe (360) 664-6093 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-04-074 Effective date: March 3, 2011 |
| WAC 388-02-0030 How do I contact the board of appeals? |
Marjorie Gray (360) 664-6062 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-19-056 Effective date: September 14, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement. NOTE: THIS EMERGENCY ADOPTION WAS RESCINDED ON AUGUST 4, 2010 - FILED AS WSR 10-16-157 |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
NOTE: THIS EMERGENCY ADOPTION WAS RESCINDED ON AUGUST 4, 2010 - FILED AS WSR 10-16-157 EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-16-067 Effective date: August 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-02-0030 How do I contact the board of appeals? |
Marjorie Gray (360) 664-6062 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-15-112 Effective date: July 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-02-0025 Where is the office of administrative hearings located? |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-05-032 Effective date: March 14, 2009 |
