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Aging & Disability Services
Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations
Chapter 388-78A WAC

Assisted Living Facility rules.
Jeanette Childress
(360) 725-2591
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-13-063
Effective date: June 19, 2013
Chapter 388-877 WAC

These permanent rules allow for a single set of agency administrative, personnel, and clinical policies and procedures that address specific treatment populations and levels of care. These rules support the program-specific rules in chapters 388-877A, 388-877B, and 388-877C WAC.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-12-054
Effective date: July 1, 2013
Chapters 388-877A, 388-877B, 388-877C, 388-805, 388-816, 388-865 WAC

These permanent rules establish program-specific rules for mental health, chemical dependency, and problem and pathological gambling services and replace the current rules in chapters 388-865, 388-816, and 388-805 WAC..

Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-12-053
Effective date: July 1, 2013
WAC 388-865-0400, 0405, 0420, 0425, 0460

These permanent rules provide minimum standards for agencies to obtain and maintain licensure for DSHS so that licensed agencies may contract with HCA to deliver ABA services to eligible individuals.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-12-026
Effective date: June 29, 2013
WAC 388-865-0400, 0405, 0420, 0425 and 0460

These emergency rules provide minimum standards for agencies to obtain and maintain licensure from DSHS so that licensed agencies may contract with HCA to deliver ABA services to eligible individuals.

Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-10-063
Effective date: April 30, 2013
Expiration date: August 28, 2013
Chapter 388-845 WAC

DDD home and community based services waivers.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-10-020
Effective date: April 26, 2013
WAC 388-106-0300 and 0305

The department is amending ruels in order to restore dental services under the COPES waiver as required by the Legislature in 2011. The department received approval for this action from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in 2012.
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-07-024
Effective date: March 13, 2013
Expiration date: July 11, 2013
WAC 388-106-0010 and 0130

The department is amending rules to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision in Samantha A. v. Department of Social and Health Services. Authorization for additional personal care hours for clients who have off-site laundry and living more than 45 minutes from essential services is re-instated.
Kristi Knudsen
(360) 725-3213
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-06-006
Effective date: February 24, 1013
Expiration date: June 22, 2013
Chapter 388-97 WAC

Nursing homes.
Scott Bird
(360) 725-2581
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-04-093
Effective date: March 9, 2013
Chapter 388-845 WAC

DDD home and community based services waivers.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-04-005
Effective date: February 24, 2013
WAC 388-105-0005

The daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the comprehensive assessment reporting evaluation (CARE) tool and that reside in adult family homes and assisted living facilities contracted to provide AL, ARC, and EARC services.
Elizabeth Pashley
(360) 725-2447
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-03-093
Effective date: February 15, 2013
WAC 388-865-0400, 0405, 0420, 0425, 0460

These emergency rules provide minimum standards for agencies to obtain and maintain licensure from DSHS so that licensed agencies may contract with HCA to deliver ABA services to eligible individuals.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-02-083
Effective date: December 31, 2012
WAC 388-845-0110, 0205, 0210, 0215, 0220, 0225, 0505, 0800, 0820, 1110, 1105, 1150, 1400, 1410, 2110, 2205, 2210

DDD home and community based services waivers.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-02-062
Effective date: December 28, 2012
WAC 388-828-9325, 9339, 9335, 9340, 9345, 9350, 9355, 9360

These changes define the methodology used to determine eligibility for employment support services.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-02-030
Effective date: December 28, 2012
WAC 388-828-4165, 4420, 4440, 9300, 9310

These changes define the methodology used to determine DDD community access services eligibility and the number of eligible hours each month for community access services.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-02-029
Effective date: December 28, 2012
Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC

To implement and clarify training requirements and criminal history background check requirements as directed in chapter 74.39A RCW and to revise implementation effective dates as directed by Initiative 1163 and ESHB 2314.
Martin Yates
(360) 725-2540
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-02-023
Effective date: January 20, 2013
WAC 388-828-4165, 4420, 4440, 9300, 9310

These changes define the methodology used to determine DDD community access services eligibility and the number of eligible hours each month for community access services.

Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-01-080
Effective date: January 18, 2013
WAC 388-828-9325, 9339, 9335, 9340, 9345, 9350, 9355, 9360

These changes define the methodology used to determine eligibility for employment support services.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-01-076
Effective date: January 18, 2013
Chapter 388-825 WAC

Division of developmental disabilities services rules.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-22-037
Effective date: December 2, 2012
WAC 388-106-0010 and 0130

The department is amending rules to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision in Samantha A. v. Department of Social and Health Services. Authorization for additional personal care hours for clients who have off-site laundry and living more than 45 minutes from essential services is re-instated.
Kristi Knudsen
(360) 725-3213
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-22-009
Effective date: October 28, 2012
Expiration date: February 23, 2013
WAC 388-105-0005

The daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using CARE tool and that reside in adult family homes, and boarding homes contracted to provide assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care services.

Elizabeth Pashley
(360) 725-2447
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-134
Effective date: October 24, 2012
Expiration date: February 21, 2013
WAC 388-865-0430, 0575, 0576, 0578

Implements Chapter 302, Laws of 2011 (SSB 5187) that requires, in part, an inpatient psychiatric facility that provides services to minors to inform, both verbally and in writing, a parent or guardian of a minor who is seeking treatment for that minor, of all statutorily available treatment options, including the option for parent-initiated treatment.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-133
Effective date: November 24, 2012
Chapter 388-513 and 388-515 WAC

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
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-091
Effective date: November 22, 2012
Chapter 388-78A WAC

Boarding home licensing rules.
Judy Johnson
(360) 725-2591
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-070
Effective date: November 18, 2012
Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC

The purpose of new language is to implement and clarify training requirements and criminal history background check requirements as directed in chapter 74.39A RCW and to revise the implementation effective dates as directed by I-1163 and ESHB 2314.

Kristi Knudsen
(360) 725-3213
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-068
Effective date: October 17, 2012
Expiration date: February 14, 2013
Chapter 388-78A WAC

Boarding home licensing rules.
Judy Johnson
(360) 725-2591
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-016
Effective date: October 8, 2012
Expiration date: February 5, 2013
WAC 388-865-0800, 0810, 0820, 0830, 0840, 0850, 0860, 0870, 0880

Chapter 148, Laws of 2011 directs the department to establish state minimum standards for certification of triage facilities.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-19-039
Effective date: October 13, 2012
WAC 388-865-0536 and 0755

Updates are needed to meet requirements of SSB 5452.
Kathy Sayre
(360) 725-1342
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-19-038
Effective date: October 13, 2012
Chapter 388-845 WAC

DDD home and community based services waivers.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-055
Effective date: September 1, 2012
WAC 388-828-9325, 9339, 9335, 9340, 9345, 9350, 9355 and 9360

To add new sections to be in compliance with requirements of SSB 6384 and related federal waivers recently renewed through CMS.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-054
Effective date: September 1, 2012
WAC 388-828-4165, 4420, 4440, 9300 and 9310

To amend and add new sections to be in compliance with requirements of SSB 6384 and related federal waivers recently renewed through CMS.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-053
Effective date: September 1, 2012
WAC 388-527-2754

Assets not subject to recovery and other limits on recovery.
Lori Rolley
(360) 725-2271
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-010
Effective date: September 23, 2012
Chapter 388-106 WAC

The department is consolidating three waivers into one to improve efficiency. This rule amendment is necessary to manage budget shortfall and maintain fund solvency. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) gave the department approval effective April 1, 2012. This emergency is extending the CR-103E filed on April 19, 2012 as WSR 12-10-009 until the permanent rules become effective on August 25, 2012.
Lori Rolley
(360) 725-2271
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-17-099
Effective date: August 18, 2012
WAC 388-845-0001, 0041, 0120, 0506, 0600, 0603, 0610, 1030, 1035, 1040, 1210, 1850, 2005, 2170

DDD home and community based services waivers.
Alan McMullen
(360) 725-3524
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-16-095
Effective date: September 1, 2012
Chapter 388-76 WAC

Adult family home minimum licensing requirements.
Lisa Yanagida
(360) 725-2589
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-16-087
Effective date: August 31, 2012
Chapter 388-106 WAC

The department is consolidating three waivers into one to improve efficiency. This rule amendment is necessary to manage budget shortfall and maintain fund solvency. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) gave the department approval effective April 1, 2012.
Lori Rolley
(360) 725-2271
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-16-026
Effective date: August 25, 2012
Chapter 388-513 and 388-515 WAC

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 12-16-024
Effective date: July 28, 2012
Expiration date: November 22, 2012
WAC 388-106-0300, 0305 and 0815

Long-term care services.
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-15-087
Effective date: August 18, 2012
WAC 388-106-0125

How does CARE use criteria to place me in a classification group for in-home care?
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-15-039
Effective date: July 13, 2012
Expiration date: November 10, 2012
WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0210 and 0213

The department is repealing and amending rules in Chapter 388-106 WAC to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. v. DSHS.
Kristi Knudsen
(360) 725-3213
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-14-064
Effective date: July 30, 2012
WAC 388-105-0005

The 2012 Supplemental Budget makes changes to the ALF and AFH rates. The training rate add-on authorized in the Supplemental Budget is being adjusted to an ongoing rate. This emergency rule will replace and supersede WSR 12-10-048.
Elizabeth Pashley
(360) 725-2447

EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-14-061
Effective date: July 1, 2012
Expiration date: October 27, 2012

WAC 388-106-0010 and 0130

The department is amending rules as result of Washington State Supreme Court decision in Samantha A. v. DSHS.
Kristi Knudsen
(360) 725-3213
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-14-058
Effective date: July 1, 2012
Expiration date: October 27, 2012
Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC

The purpose of new language is to implement and clarify training requirements and criminal history background check requirements as directed in chapter 74.39A RCW and to revise the implementation effective dates as directed by I-1163 and ESHB 2314.
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-090
Effective date: June 19, 2012
Expiration date: October 16, 2012
Chapter 388-78A WAC

Boarding home licensing rules.
Judy Johnson
(360) 725-2591
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-069
Effective date: June 18, 2012
Expiration date: October 15, 2012
WAC 388-106-0125

The department revised its assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision in the Samantha A. v. DSHS.
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-068
Effective date: July 19, 2012
WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0130, 0213

This filing extends the current emergency rule in place as the department proceeds with the permanent adoption process.
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-061
Effective date: June 16, 2012
Expiration date: October 13, 2012
WAC 388-106-0010 and 0210

This filing extends the current emergency rule in place as the department proceeds with the permanent adoption process.
Kristi Knudsen
(360) 725-3213
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-060
Effective date: June 16, 2012
Expiration date: October 13, 2012
Chapter 388-76 WAC

Adult family home minimum licensing requirements.
John Gaskell
(360) 725-3210
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-041
Effective date: June 13, 2012
Expiration date: October 11, 2012
WAC 388-106-1200, 1210, 1215, 1220, 1225, 1230

The department is revising rules to add language regarding the new tailored caregiver assessment and referral (TCARE) process and clarifying who is eligible to receive respite care services.
Angel Sulivan
(360) 725-2495
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-040
Effective date: July 15, 2012
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 12-12-030
Effective date: May 30, 2012
Expiration date: Sept. 26, 2012
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: Initiative 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 supersedes 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
WSR 12-03-063
Effective date: January 12, 2012

This emergency filing replaces and supersedes 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

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
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
WSR 11-22-073
Effective date: December 15, 2011

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 each 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
WSR 12-03-027 (Effective: January 7, 2012)
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 11-21-032
Effective date: October 21, 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 RESCINDED
WSR 12-03-027 (Effective: January 7, 2012)
EMERGENCY ADOPTION

WSR 11-21-031
Effective date: October 21, 2011


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.

Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-074
Rescind Emergency Order Notice - WSR 11-21-073
Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-030


Michael Tornquist

(360) 725-3204


EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 11-21-074 (Effective date: October 21, 2011)
EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED
WSR 11-21-073
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 11-21-030 (Effective date: October 21, 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 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
WSR 11-21-092 (Filed October 18, 2011)
Replaces emergency filed as WSR 11-21-028

EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 11-21-028 (Filed October 11, 2011)

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
WSR 11-10-028
Effective date: April 29, 2011

 

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
WSR 10-21-037
Effective date: October 29, 2010

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
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 388-106-0125

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 388-106-0125

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

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Children's Administration
Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations
WAC 388-61A-0220, 0280, 0390, 0410, 0569, 0650

Domestic violence shelters and supported services.
Susan Hannibal
(206) 923-4910
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-10-028
Effective date: May 25, 2013
WAC 388-165-180, 185

To ensure accuracy and update child care rates. The current statewide rate structure (infant, toddler, pre-school, and school age) is now under Department of Learning Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and SEIU 925.
Michael Luque
(360) 902-7986
PERMANENET ADOPTION
WSR 13-08-064
Effective date: May 2, 2013
Chapter 388-25 WAC and 388-148-0010

This action ensures the department access federal matching funds for extended foster care, defines eligibility requirements for extended foster care program and ensures eligible youth receive placement services as outlined by RCW.
Jim Prichard
(360) 902-8487
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-08-017
Effective date: April 25, 2013
Chapter 388-25 WAC and WAC 388-148-0010

This action ensures the department access federal matching funds for extended foster care, defines eligibility requirements for extended foster care program and ensures eligible youth receive placement services as outlined by RCW.
Jim Prichard
(360) 902-8487
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 13-06-003
Effective date: February 22, 2013
Chapter 388-25 WAC and WAC 388-148-0010

This action ensures the department access federal matching funds for extended foster care, defines eligibility requirements for extended foster care program and ensures eligible youth receive placement services as outlined by RCW.

Jim Prichard
(360) 902-8487
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-22-003
Effective date: October 25, 2012
Chapter 388-61A WAC

Shelters for victims of domestic violence.

Susan Hannibal
(206) 923-4910

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
WAC 388-482-0005

How does being a student impact my eligibility for the Washington Basic Food program?
Bob Thibodeau
(360) 725-4634
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-13-004
Effective date: July 7, 2013
WAC 388-450-0190

How does the department figure my shelter cost income deduction for Basic Food?
Bob Thibodeau
(360) 725-4634
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-11-103
Effective date: June 20, 2013
WAC 388-418-0011

What is a mid-certification review, and do I have to complete one in order to keep receiving benefits?
Leslie Kozak
(360) 725-4589
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-09-034
Effective date: June 1, 2013
WAC 388-466-0120

Refugee cash assistance (RCA).
Kerry Judge
(360) 725-4630
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-03-137
Effective date: February 23, 2013
WAC 388-310-0800

WorkFirst--Support services.
Kerry Judge
(360) 725-4630
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-02-048
Effective date: February 1, 2013
Chapter 388-14 WAC

Division of child support rules.
Nancy Koptur
(360) 664-5065
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-01-075
Effective date: January 18, 2013
WAC 388-478-0015

Need standards for cash assistance.
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers
(360) 725-4623
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-24-034
Effective date: January 1, 2013
WAC 388-450-0185, 0190 and 388-478-0060

The amendments update Basic Food standards for federal FY 2013 to comply with requirements of USDA SNAP memo dated August 6, 2012.
Holly St. John
(360) 725-4895
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-24-018
Effective date: December 28, 2012
Chapter 388-315 WAC

Tribal TANF.
Mike Mowrey
(360) 725-4656
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-24-013
Effective date: January 1, 2013
WAC 388-450-0185, 0190 and 388-478-0060

The amendments update Basic Food standards for federal FY 2013 to comply with requirements of USDA SNAP memo dated August 6, 2012.
Holly St. John
(360) 725-4895
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-20-005
Effective date: October 1, 2012
WAC 388-466-0005, 0120, 0140

These amendment separate refugee cash assistance from refugee medical assistance.
Kerry Judge
(360) 725-4630
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-19-037
Effective date: October 13, 2012
WAC 388-458-0011

DSHS sends you a letter when you can't get benefits.
Bob Thibodeau
(360) 725-4634
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-19-036
Effective date: October 13, 2012
WAC 388-14A-2007, 2040, 2042, 2045, 2050, 2075, 2093

Division of child support rules.
Nancy Koptur
(360) 664-5065
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-027
Effective date: September 27, 2012
WAC 388-14A-8200

All Washington employers must report new hires to the Washington state support registry.
Nancy Koptur
(360) 664-5065
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-026
Effective date: September 27, 2012
WAC 388-400-0040, 0050; 388-412-0015; 388-424-0020, 0030; 388-489-0025

Pursuante to RCW 74.08A.120, the department is establishing a state-funded food assistance program for legal immigrants (FAP) that will provide benefits at fifty percent of the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefit amount.
Kim Chea
(360) 725-4653
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-024
Effective date: September 27, 2012
WAC 388-478-0005

Cash assistance need and payment standards.
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers
(360) 725-4623
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-18-023
Effective date: September 27, 2012
WAC 388-492-0010 and 0120

These changes are necessary to cross-reference rules necessary to maintain federally authorized programs regarding the allowable use of SNAP benefits.
Holly St. John
(360) 725-4895
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-17-087
Effective date: September 25, 2012
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 12-16-025
Effective date: August 25, 2012
WAC 388-412-0025

How do I receive my benefits?
Olga Walker
(360) 725-4641
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-14-052
Effective date: July 29, 2012
WAC 388-446-0020

The amendments are necessary to incorporate federal regulations regarding allowable use of SNAP benefits.
Holly St. John
(360) 725-4895
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-14-012
Effective date: July 22, 2012
WAC 388-14A-8200

These changes are necessary to implement HB 2393, which amended RCW 26.23.040 to comply with changes in federal law regarding new hire reporting requirements. HB 2393 takes effect on June 7, 2012
Nancy Koptur
(360) 664-5065
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-004
Effective date: June 7, 2012
Expiration date: October 4, 2012
WAC 388-14A-2007, 2040, 2042, 2045, 2050, 2075, 2093

These changes are necessary to implement SSB 6386 and HB 2828. Both bills have an effective date of June 7, 2012.
Nancy Koptur
(360) 664-5065
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-002
Effective date: June 7, 2012
Expiration date: October 4, 2012
WAC 388-478-0005

This change is necessary to comply with 2011-13 Revised Omnibus Operating Budget as mandated under 3ESHB 2127, Laws of 2012.
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers
(360) 725-4623
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-12-049
Effective date: June 1, 2012
WAC 388-400-0040, 388-412-0015, 388-424-0020, 388-489-0025

The department is establishing a state-funded food assistance program for legal immigrants (FAP) that will provide benefits at fifty percent of the federal SNAP benefit amount.
Kim Chea
(360) 725-4653
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-12-048
Effective date: July 1, 2012
WAC 388-310-0200

WorkFirst--Activities.
Leslie Kozak
(360) 725-4589
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-12-031
Effective date: July 1, 2012
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.

Emergency Order - WSR 12-05-033
Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-049
Rescind Emergency Order Notice - WSR 11-21-046
Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-020



Aurea Figueroa-Rogers
(360) 725-4623

EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-05-033 (Effective date: February 9, 2012)

EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 11-21-049 (Effective date: November 1, 2011)

EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED
WSR 11-21-046 (rescinds WSR 11-21-020)

EMERGENCY ADOPTION

WSR 11-21-020 (Effective date: October, 11, 2011)

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 Governor 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

Extends effective date coincide rule change with system changes used to determine eligibility.

WAC 388-416-0005


This change extends the certification period for a Basic Food assistance unit from up to six months to up to 12 months when certain criteria are met.

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

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Medicaid Purchasing Administration (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.

Emergency Adoption WSR 12-20-078
Emergency Adoption WSR 12-13-003
Emergency Adoption WSR 12-05-037
Emergency Adoption WSR 11-22-028

Wendy Boedigheimer
(360) 725-1306

EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-20-078
Effective date: October 5, 2012
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-003
Effective date: June 10, 2012
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
WSR 12-05-037
Effective date: February 13, 2012
EMERGENCY ADOPTION

WSR 11-22-028
Effective date: October 27, 2011


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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations
     

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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.
Cindy LaRose
(360) 902-8072
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-21-053
Effective date: December 25, 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 12-18-025
Effective date: August 30, 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 12-10-095
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

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations
WAC 388-02-0005

What is the purpose and scope of this chapter?
Jim Conant
(360) 664-6081
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-05-028
Effective date: March 15, 2013
WAC 388-880-110

Procedures for resident escorted leave from the total confinement facility.
Mark Davis
(253) 617-6283
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 13-03-092
Effective date: February 15, 2013
WAC 388-02-0580

DSHS hearing rules.
Jim Conant
(360) 664-6081
PERMANENT ADOPTION
WSR 12-13-083
Effective date: July 20, 2012
WAC 388-02-0010 and 0220

DSHS hearing rules.

Jim Conant
(360) 664-6081

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