Recently Adopted Rules (CR-103P and CR-103E)
The permanent rules listed below have been filed and will remain on this page for a period of one year after adoption. The rule title links to the CR-103P or CR-103E form and text. Emergency rules will remain until they are replaced or the 120-day limit has elapsed.
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-825-068 What medicaid state plan services can DDD authorize? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-038 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-850-045 What is the formula for distribution of funding to the counties? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-028 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 DDD is incorporating rules for the CIIBS eligibility algorithm into chapter 388-828 WAC. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-21-103 Effective date: October 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10025, 10070 and 10073 Recently enacted 2SHB 1935 increased the application processing and yearly license fees for adult family home applicants and providers. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-075 Effective date: November 16, 2009 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is adopting new WAC 3o comply with a United States Court order to exclude children and youth under the age of 21 from the rules filed as WSR 09-14-046. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-21-074 Effective date: October 16, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-9040 and 9060 The department plan to amend these existing rules to clarify language used to describe the individual and family services level. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-033 Effective date: November 13, 2009 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is revising this rule to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the reduction of in-home base hours for each of the 17 classification groups. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-038 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0724 The purpose of this change is to update the payment rates to Adult Day Health centers. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-037 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 The purpose of this rule making is to adopt the four percent reduction to the rates of the 17 level payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-20-011 Effective date: October 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-829C-230; 388-828-5990, 6010, 6011 and 6012 The purpose of these rules is to provide rules governing the process DDD uses to determine the number of respite hours clients may receive annually when they are approved to receive companion home services. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-20-004 Effective date: October 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-107 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-110-140 The purpose of this rule action is to include kitchen sink requirements for assisted living resident units in boarding homes, clarify language and delete unnecessary or redundant language. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-042 Effective date: October 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 This amendment reflects the legislation contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-095 Effective date: September 3, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0515, 0540 and 388-106-1303 The department is amending these rules in accordance with chapter 571, laws of 2009. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-060 Effective date: August 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waivers. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-059 Effective date: August 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 Senate bill 5547 directed the department to change eligibility for respite for individuals participating in the individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-16-020 Effective date: July 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10025 and 10070 Increases adult family home application processing fee and yearly licensing fee. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-16-019 Effective date: July 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 To reduce by approximately four percent the rates of all levels of the 17 level medicaid payment system for adult family homes and licensed boarding homes with contracts to provide assisted living, adult residential care and enhanced adult residential care services. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-094 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-850-045 This amendment implements changes made to the county funding formula as a result of changes in the state budget appropriation for county programs. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-089 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-825-068 What medicaid state plan services can DDD authorize? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-084 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is revising this rule to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the reduction of in-home base hours for each of the 17 classification groups. The Washington State 2009-11 Operating Budget directs the department to reduce the number of in-home care hours authorized. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-046 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0724, 0726, 0728, 0734, 0815, and 0820 Amending and adopting new rules to implement changes required due to federal requirements and the 2009-11 Washington State legislative budget. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-045 Effective date: July 1, 2009 EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 09-20-036 ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-044 Effective date: June 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-515-1507 What are the financial requirements for home and community based (HCB) services when you are eligible for a noninstitutional categorically needy (CN) medicaid program? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-043 Effective date: June 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-12-116 Effective date: June 3, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-058 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 This amendment adopts rates of the 17 CARE Level Payment System. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-11-053 Effective date: June 13, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC These rules clarify existing language and remove certain limitations for the receipt of services under the Individual and Family Services Program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-11-054 Effective date: June 13, 2009 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 DDD is amending these sections to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrates the likelihood to commit a violent act. This reflects legislation contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-084 Effective date: May 6, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waivers. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-035 Effective date: May 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-845-0060 Can my waiver enrollment be terminated? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-10-021 Effective date: May 29, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1340 Determining excluded income for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-09-101 Effective date: May 21, 2009 |
| WAC 388-515-1507 What are the financial requirements for home and community based services when you are eligible for a noninstitutional categorically needy (CN) medicaid program? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-08-082 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 The Legislature directed the department to increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2009. The department may reduce the level of add-on if necessary to fit within the appropriation if the caseload forecasted days increase from the February 2008 forecast. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-08-081 Effective date: April 30, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1380 Determining a client's participation in the cost of care for long-term care services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-037 Effective date: April 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 and 1320 These changes update WAC references and clarify language. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-036 Effective date: April 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-78A-2770, 2773, 2775, 2777, 2780, 2783, 2785 Boarding home licensing rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-063 Effective date: April 2, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 The department is amending chapter 388-828 to add children's intensive in-home behavioral support program (CIIBS) eligibility algorithm. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-049 Effective date: February 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 Rules are amended to include new requirements of the DRA and clarify language. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-048 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-828-5020, 5520, 8020, 9520, 9530, 9540, 9700 DDD renumbered rule section for the Residential Algorithm rules previously filed as WAC 388-828-10000 through 10380 because the numbering was not compatible with the Office of the Code Reviser's computer publishing system. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-047 Effective date: March 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 The purpose of this change is to implement the 17 level medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-032 Effective date: February 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 The department is creating new rules to increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2008, and to establish a system of reporting to ensure that the low wage add-on increased the compensation/benefits for low wage workers, increased staff, and/or paid for wage compression when low wage workers' compensation was increased. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-031 Effective date: February 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-05-001 Effective date: February 4, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC Chapter 146, Laws of 2008 require that all nursing assistants who will be delegated the task of insulin injections complete a specialized diabetes nurse delegation training. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-066 Effective date: February 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10036, 10040, 10080, 10105, 10170, 10173, 10174, 10335, 10645, 10783, 10784, 11015, 10785 The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify requirements and make grammatical correction. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-030 Effective date: February 12, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10000, 10230, 10235, 10330, 10355, 10650, 10720, 10725, 10775, 10840, 10845, 10870, 10930 and 10995 The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify requirements and make grammatical correction. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-029 Effective date: February 12, 2009 |
| WAC 388-76-10120, 10125, 10955, 10960 The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify requirements and make grammatical correction. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-028 Effective date: February 12, 2009 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 DDD is amending rules to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrates the likelihood to commit a violent act. This amendment reflects the legislation contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-02-077 Effective date: January 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-78A-2202, 2204, 2206, 2208, 2600, 2730, 3150, 3152 Changes implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2668 (chapter 146, laws of 2008). |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-01-079 Effective date: January 15, 2009 for WACs 388-78A-2202, 2204, 2206, 2208, 2600 and 2730. Effective date: May 1, 2009 for WACs 388-78A-3150 and 3152. |
| WAC 388-78A-2470, 2680, 2690, 2950, 2980, 3030, 3450, 3460 Changes clarify and enhance readability and usability of rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-01-052 Effective date: January 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-515-1512, 1514 These changes incorporate the $20 disregard and increase the personal needs allowance to match Home and Community Services categorically needy (CN) waiver programs. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-24-069 Effective date: January 1, 2009 |
WAC 388-106-0130 |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-23-011 Effective date: December 7, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0225; 388-515-1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509 Personal needs allowance changes and adopting new WACs 388-515-1506 through 388-515-1509 to break up WAC 388-515-1505 for clarity and readability. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-22-052 Effective date: December 4, 2008 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 The department is amending rules to add the Children's Intensive In-Home Behavioral Support Program (CIIBS) eligibility algorithm. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-22-040 Effective date: November 3, 2008 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 The department is creating new rules to increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2008, and to establish a system of reporting to ensure that the low wage add-on increased the compensation/benefits for low wage workers, increased staff, and/or paid for wage compression when low wage workers' compensation was increased. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-22-016 Effective date: October 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 The purpose of this rule change is to implement the 17 level Medicaid payment system for Adult Family Homes (AFH) and licensed boarding homes with contracts to provide assisted living (AL), adult residential care (ARC), and enhanced adult residential care (EARC) services. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-22-015 Effective date: October 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0225 and 388-515-1505 The department is amending these rules to increase the personal needs allowance 3.3%, as directed by the Washington State 200-09 Operating Budget (SHB 1128, Chapter 522, Laws of 2007). |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-22-013 Effective date: October 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-561-0200, 0201 The purpose of this CR-103 is to correct an error in the effective date listed on the CR-103 filed as WSR 08-20-117. The department inadvertently listed the effective date as November 1, 2009, rather than November 1, 2008, as intended. The department is recommencing the rule making process to change the rules to have a new effective date and will be re-filing a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry in October. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-083 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-831 WAC Community protection program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-118 Effective date: October 31, 2008 |
| WAC 388-561-0200, 0201 Amendments and new rule are necessary to meet the requirements of section 6012 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-117 Effective date: November 1, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-062 Effective date: November 1, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-033 Effective date: October 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0080, 0110 and 0115 The department is amending sections to phase in a 17 level CARE assessment payment system effective July 1, 2008 as directed by ESHB 2687). |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-19-102 Effective date: October 18, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0250, 0255, 0260, 0265 Roads to community living (RCL) is a demonstration project, funded by a five-year "Money Follows the Person" grant authorized under section 6071 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-171). |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-046 Effective date: September 29, 2008 |
| WAC 388-825-100, 101 and 102 The department is amending rules to clarify who will be notified of decisions made by the Division of Developmental Disabilities and to specify that both notices and correspondence will be sent to the appropriate parties. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-16-122 Effective date: September 5, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-828 and 388-832 WAC Individual and family services program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-16-121 Effective date: September 5, 2008 |
| WAC 388-828-9000, 9020, 9040, 9060, 9100, 9120, 9140 Individual and family services program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-15-115 Effective date: July 21, 2008 |
| WAC 388-96-758 and 759 The department is creating new sections to increase compensation for low-wage workers in nursing homes beginning July 1, 2008, and to establish a system of reporting to ensure that the low wage add-on increased the compensation/benefits for low wage workers, increased staff, and/or paid for wage compensation when low wage workers' compensation was increased. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-14-106 Effective date: July 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 The purpose of this rule change is to implement the 17 level Medicaid payment system for adult family homes (AFH) and licensed boarding homes with contracts to provide AL, ARC and EARC services. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-14-100 Effective date: July 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0225 and 388-515-1505 SHB 128, chapter 522, Laws of 2007 increases the personal needs allowance (PNA) 3.3% effective July 1, 2008. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2583 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-14-099 Effective date: July 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0080, 0110 and 0115 ESHB 2687 directs the department to phase in full implementation of a 17 level CARE assessment payment system by July 1, 2008. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-14-098 Effective date: July 1, 2008 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-25 WAC The purpose is to clarify the scope and nature of the right of a foster parent to notice and an opportunity for a hearing to contest a foster care rate assessment. |
Carrie Kendig (360) 902-7568 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-045 Effective date: August 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-15-021 This rule change establishes a ninety day timeline for a CPS investigation. |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0860 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-001 Effective date: April 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-15-005 and 077 The new language is essential for Children's Administration to implement the legislature's intent in SSB 5321, amending Child Protective Services (CPS) rules to establish a two-tiered findings system and new record expungement timeframes. |
Colette McCully (360) 902-7918 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-040 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits? |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-23-004 Effective date: November 15, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0025 The department is adopting rules to reflect the adjustment of Basic Food and cash benefit client debit transactions. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-071 Effective date: November 16, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0020; 388-466-0120 and 0130 The purpose of these amendments is to allow Special Immigrants from Afghanistan to be eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), and federally funded Washington Basic Food program benefits for up to eight months as allowed under federal law. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-046 Effective date: November 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-21-009 Effective date: November 15, 2009 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 The purpose of this change is to eliminate the 45-day processing timeframe for general assistance applications filed by a person in confinement in a correctional facility or institution. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-20-031 Effective date: November 1, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-030 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0070 The department is amending sections to implement annual adjustments to standards for WASHCAP. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-406-0005, 0035 and 0045 The purpose of this rule change is to eliminate the 45-day processing timeframe for general assistance applications filed by a person in confinement in a correctional facility or institution. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-129 Effective date: November 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0175 Does the department offer an income deduction for the general assistance program as an incentive for clients to work? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-18-079 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-466-0120 and 0130 To extend the duration of eligibility of special immigrants from Afghanistan for public benefits from six to eight months as required by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Letter #09-17. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-006 Effective date: August 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 The purpose of this CR-103 is to extend the effective date listed on the CR-103 filed as WSR 09-15-085. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-095 Effective date: November 15, 2009 - Extending effective date of WSR 09-15-085. |
| WAC 388-310-0700 WorkFirst--Comprehensive evaluation. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-100 Effective date: September 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0350 The department is streamlining the WorkFirst exemption process. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-079 Effective date: September 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-14A-4500, 4505, 4510, 4512, 4515, 4520, 4525, 4527, 4530, 4535, 4540 DCS is adopting rules to implement license suspension for noncompliance with child support orders. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-15-183 Effective date: July 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income does the department not use to figure out my benefits? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-15-085 Effective date: August 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0200 WorkFirst -- Activities. |
Allen Shanafelt (360) 725-4631 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-15-084 Effective date: August 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for the federally funded Washington Basic Food program benefits? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-15-029 Effective date: July 7, 2009 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Determining financial need and benefit amount for CEAP. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-040 Effective date: July 25, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0400, 0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 The department is clarifying that WorkFirst participants can call in on the same day or as soon as possible thereafter if unable to attend a WorkFirst appointment or activity. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-019 Effective date: July 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0015, 388-444-0030 and 388-478-0060 These amendments permanently adopt requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 related to the SNAP or Food Stamp Program. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-14-018 Effective date: July 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-492-0070 These amendments implement changes necessary to meet cost neutrality requirements between the WASHCAP and SNAP as specifed in teh approved WASHCAP demonstration project waiver. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-068 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-448-0050 The amendments replace obsolete and outdated medical descriptions and references. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-11-078 Effective date: June 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 These amendments need to be made via emergency rule because the final rule of the DRA went into effect October 1, 2008. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-12-017 Effective date: May 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-466-0120 and 0130 This rule change allows Afghan Special Immigrants to be eligible for RMA and RCA for up to eight months. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-011 Effective date: April 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 388-470-0045 This rule change is necessary to allow the department to apply the federal policy regarding the economic stimulus rebates equally to all programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-09-103 Effective date: April 21, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0015, 388-444-0030 and 388-478-0060 These changes must be implemented effective April 1, 2009 to comply with federal requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-08-084 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-400-0040, 0045; 388-450-0162, 0185 These amendments ensure rules are consistent with Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-054 Effective date: April 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 This rule change is needed to remove support services for recipients of diversion cash assistance who are receiving career services through the employment security department. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-053 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-0500, 0900, 1000 and 1050 These amendments will enable the department to invoke new options under the final Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) and to maximize the state's ability to meet the federal work participation rate. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-04-011 Effective date: January 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 These amendments allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-04-010 Effective date: January 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 These amendments allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-04-009 Effective date: February 22, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-059 Effective date: January 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 Career services program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-029 Effective date: February 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 388-470-0045 This change is necessary in order to apply the federal policy to General Assistance programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-01-148 Effective date: December 24, 2008 |
| WAC 388-489-0025 Can my transitional food assistance benefits end before the end of my five-month transition period? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-01-049 Effective date: January 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-24-070 Effective date: January 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-412-0015 and 388-450-0185 These changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-24-051 Effective date: December 26, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0190 and 388-478-0060 These changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-24-050 Effective date: December 26, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 The department is amending this rule to comply with Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2687 requiring a three percent increase in the payment standards for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-134 Effective date: October 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0195 and 388-492-0070 These amendments update utility standards for Basic Food, the WASHCAP high cost shelter standard, the WASHCAP low cost shelter standard, and the WASHCAP shelter threshold. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-106 Effective date: November 16, 2008 |
| WAC 388-492-0090 This amendment extends the certification period to thirty-six months per an approved waiver from Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725-4615 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-098 Effective date: November 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-0500, 0900, 1000 and 1050 These amendments will enable the department to invoke new options under the final Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) and to maximize the state's ability to meet the federal work participation rate. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-20-097 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0190 and 388-478-0060 These changes update income and deduction standards used for Basic Food and WASHCAP as required under regulations for the Food Stamp program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-20-086 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0195 and 388-492-0070 These amendments include updates to utility allowances, the standard income deduction, WASHCAP high cost shelter standard, and the minimum monthly benefit amount. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-20-085 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-444-0005 and 0040 This amendment is to allow participants in the Food Stamp Employment and Training (FS E&T) program the option to volunteer to participate more than 120 hours per month. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-20-084 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-412-0015 and 388-450-0185 This amendment implements annual adjustments to standards for the Washington Basic Food program. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-20-083 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support. |
Onika Garvin (360) 664-5230 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-20-082 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 WorkFirst--Support services. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-045 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-448-0180 How do we redetermine your eligibility when we decide you are eligible for general assistance expedited Medicaid (GAX)? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-044 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-470-0055 How do my resources count toward the resource limit for Basic Food? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-043 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 388-470-0045 This rule change is necessary to allow the department to apply the federal policy regarding the economic stimulus rebates equally to all programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-18-025 Effective date: August 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Determining financial need and benefit amount for CEAP. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-009 Effective date: September 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-436-0045, 0055 and 0060 Disaster cash assistance program (DCAP). |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-008 Effective date: September 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-472-0005 What are my rights and responsibilities? |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-007 Effective date: September 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 WorkFirst career services program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-16-102 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-414-0001 Do I have to meet all eligibility requirements for Basic Food? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-15-137 Effective date: October 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 The department is proposing to amend by emergency adoption to comply with ESHB 2687, section 207(1)(e) requiring a three percent increase in the payment standards for TANF, SFA and RCA. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-14-103 Effective date: July 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 388-470-0045 The department is amending rules to exclude economic stimulus payments, authorized by HR 5140, as income in the month of receipt and to exclude the payments as a resource for an additional two months. This change is necessary in order to apply for federal policy to general assistance programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-10-040 Effective date: May 1, 2008 |
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-438-0110 Alien medical programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-055 Effective date: November 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600 and 2300 Durable medical equipment. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-22-047 Effective date: November 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-535-1084, 1090, 1100, 1261, 1267, 1269 and 1271 Dental services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-037 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 Modifications of privately owned vehicles -- Noncovered. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-036 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-554 WAC Enteral nutrition. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-035 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0365, 0370 and 0386 Infant case management services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-034 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0315, 0320 and 0345 Funding for maternity support services is reduced by twenty percent from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-033 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4900, 5150, 5200, 5210 and 5220 Disproportionate share hospital. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-032 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (DME)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-031 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400 and 1500 Rural health clinics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-030 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-22-029 Effective date: October 28, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-2000 and 2100 The department is reducing the coverage of cough and cold products to a few basic products (expectorant, decongestant, cough suppressant and saline nose drops). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-22-005 Effective date: November 22, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-4100, 4125 and 4150 These amendments are required to comply with ESSB 5892 which authorizes state purchased health care programs to maximize appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-044 Effective date: October 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-517-0310 Eligibility for federal medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-533-1000 Under the 2009-11 Omnibus Operating Budget, funding for Maternity Support Services is reduced by 20% from current levels. In order to meet this legislatively-mandated reduction, this rule is being repealed. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-20-003 Effective date: September 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-865-0405, 0452, 0456, 0466 and 0468 Legislation passed in 2007 established safety requirements for mental health professionals who conduct home visits to stablize persons in crisis. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-19-012 Effective date: October 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-2000 and 2100 The department is reducing the coverage of cough and cold products to a few basic products (expectorant, decongestat, cough suppressant, and saline nose drops). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-18-074 Effective date: September 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-501-0055 Healthcare coverage--How the department determines coverage of services for its healthcare programs using health technology assessments. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-17-004 Effective date: September 6, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600 and 2300 These amendments are necessary to meet the legislative requirements of sections 201 and 209 of the operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 for durable medical equipement. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-16-078 Effective date: August 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-517-0400 Repealing obsolete rule already addressed in WAC 388-517-0320. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-16-021 Effective date: August 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010 and 0016 Citizenship and alien status--Date of entry and Eligibility. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-15-082 Effective date: August 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-535-1084, 1090, 1100, 1261, 1266, 1267, 1269 and 1271 Under sections 201 and 209 of operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, funding for dental services is reduced from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-093 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0365, 0370 and 0386 Under sections 201 and 209 of operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, funding for maternity support services is reduce by twenty percent from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-092 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-0315, 0320 and 0345 Under sections 201 and 209 of operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, funding for maternity support services is reduce by twenty percent from current levels. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-091 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-554-100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 Enteral nutrition program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-090 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4900, 5150, 5200, 5210 and 5220 The department is amending language in accordance with section 201 and 209 of the operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011pertaining to disproportionate share hospitals. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-088 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 The department is amending this section because it will no longer cover modifications to privately owned vehicles. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-087 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-086 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400, 1500 These amendments are necessary to describe the reimbursement methodology the department will use for rural health clinics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-085 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (MSE)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-14-083 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-502-0150; 388-550-2800, 3000, 3010, 3020, 3460, 3900, 4000 The department will be adjusting its payment rates. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-063 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-550-3600, 3700, 4500, 4550, 7050, 7100, 7450, 7500, 7600 The department will be adjusting payment rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-062 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-533-1000 First steps child care program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-12-051 Effective date: June 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-544-1010, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 The purpose of this rule change is to bring the Hearing Aids and Services program inline with current industry standards. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-12-034 Effective date: July 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010 and 0016 Implementing this rule change will save the state money by allowing DSHS to draw down federal matching funds and will extend assistance to needy immigrant children, pregnant women and Afghan immigrants. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-10-010 Effective date: April 24, 2009 |
| WAC 388-424-0006, 0010 and 0016 Recently passed federal legislation allows states, beginning April 1, 2009, to provide medicaid and state children's health insurance program coverage to legal immigrant children and pregnant women without the 5-year delay from the time of their U.S. entry. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-08-083 Effective date: April 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-519-0100 and 0110 The department is clarifying language, updating outdated references, and adding additional provisions relating to expenses an individual can use toward meeting spenddown. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-08-003 Effective date: April 19, 2009 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 418-0025; 478-0075; 505-0210, 0211; 388-542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 0300 Legislation passed approving expansion of the premium-based Children's Healthcare for children in households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. The program name is changed from "Children's Healthcare" to "Apple Health for Kids". This rule will increase the number of children who qualify for healthcare coverage. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-086 Effective date: April 17, 2009 |
| WAC 388-527-2730, 2737, 2750, 2820 Adds language relating to rights and responsibilities for state registered domestic partners, recognizing the partnerships for DSHS medical programs, whether federally matched or state-funded. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-038 Effective date: April 10, 2009 |
| WAC 388-537-0100, 0200, 0300, 0350, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800 School-based healthcare services for children in special education. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-07-004 Effective date: April 4, 2009 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 418-0025; 478-0075; 505-0210, 0211; 542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 0300 RCW 74.09.470(5)(b) requires expansion of premium-based children's healthcare for households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. The program name is changed from children's healthcare to apple health for kids. This rule will increase the number of children who qualify for medical coverage. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-06-035 Effective date: February 24, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-505 WAC The department is codifying institutional medical eligibility for clients who are categorically related to the TANF program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-029 Effective date: March 27, 2009 |
| WAC 388-519-0110 This emergency rule is essential so the program is compliant with federal regulations that allow both paid and unpaid medical expenses incurred by a client during the retroactive eligibility period to be applied towards the client's spenddown in the current eligibility period. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-05-031 Effective date: February 11, 2009 |
| WAC 388-543-1200 This rule change removes the requirement for durable medical equipment providers under WAC 388-543-1200(1)(b). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-05-008 Effective date: March 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-530-1000, 2000, 2100 This rule change is to clarify that the department does not cover over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and minerals except when determined by the department to be the least costly therapeutic alternative for a medically accepted indication. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-05-007 Effective date: March 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-490-0005 The department requires proof before authorizing benefits for cash, medical, and Basic Food. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-057 Effective date: February 5, 2009 |
| WAC 388-865-0105, 0106, 0410, 0484, 0511, 0526 This rule change allows a community mental health agency to contract directly with MHD on a fee-for-service basis when the local RSN chooses not to administer mental health services for the state. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-02-030 Effective date: January 30, 2009 |
| WAC 388-505-0230 HRSA is creating this new rule to codify institutional medical eligibility for clients who are categorically related to the TANF program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-01-152 Effective date: January 1, 2009 |
| WAC 388-865-0105, 0410, 0484, 0511, 0526 Mental Health Division is codifying its policy on how it administers community mental health services in the event of a nonparticipating regional support network. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 09-01-099 Effective date: December 18, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-24-083 Effective date: 1/1/09 |
| WAC 388-475-0300 The purpose of this change is to strike the duplicative word "other" and correct a cross reference from "chapters 388-531 and 388-515 WAC" to "chapters 388-513 and 388-515 WAC". |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-23-101 Effective date: December 20, 2008 |
| WAC 388-530-2000 and 2100 This emergency rule implements chapter 245 Laws of 2008 which states: The department shall provide coverage for smoking cessation counseling services, as well as prescription and nonprescription agents when used to promote smoking cessation, so long as such agents otherwise meet the definitions of "covered outpatient drug" in 42 USC Sec. 1396r-8(k). |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-22-014 Effective date: October 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-519-0110 The department has started the permanent rule-making process, but adopting an emergency rule in the interim is essential so the program is compliant with the federal regulations that allow both paid and unpaid medical expenses incurred by a client during the retroactive eligibility period to be applied towards the client's spenddown in the current eligibility period. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-21-126 Effective date: October 20, 2008 |
| WAC 388-416-0020 The department is removing references to hospital expenses to comply with federal regulations. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-108 Effective date: November 16, 2008 |
| WAC 388-530-1000, 1050, 2000, 2100, 3000, 3200, 4100 and 4150 These rule changes improve provider community understanding about Outpatient Drug coverage and limitations to th expansion of the smoking cessation benefit, and clarifies "over-the-counter" coverage due to the questions that the department receives from pharmacy providers. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-107 Effective date: November 16, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-2570, 2580 and 2590 The department is amending the rule to update and clarify sections in chapter 388-550 WAC, pertaining to the department's Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) program definitions, requirements, and processes. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-039 Effective date: November 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-4670, 4690 and 5410 Hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-032 Effective date: October 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-505-0220 This is a corrected filing to fix a textual error in CR-103 filed as WSR 08-19-099. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-20-014 Effective date: October 19, 2008 CORRECTION FILING TO WSR 08-19-099. |
| WAC 388-505-0220 The purpose of this amendment is to correct outdated cross-references. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-19-099 Effective date: October 18, 2008 |
| WAC 388-544-0475 Vision care--Noncovered services, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-19-041 Effective date: September 12, 2008 |
| WAC 388-544-0475 Vision care--Noncovered services, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-19-026 Effective date: October 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-505-0230 Family related institutional medical. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-18-076 Effective date: September 4, 2008 |
| WAC 388-531-2000 Increased payments for physician-related services for qualified trauma cases. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-18-029 Effective date: September 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-865-0105, 0106, 0410, 0484, 0511 and 0526 The Mental Health Division is codifying its policy on how it administers community mental health services in the event of a nonparticipating regional support network. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-17-105 Effective date: August 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0100 Subrogation. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-17-046 Effective date: December 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-535A-0010, 0020, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060 Orthodontic-related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-17-009 Effective date: September 7, 2008 |
| WAC 388-530-2000 and 2100 The department must amend rules to implement requirements of chapter 245. Laws of 2008. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-14-097 Effective date: July 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0100 The department is extending the effective date of the permanent rule filed as WSR 07-23-080 on Subrogation. The new effective date is December 1, 2008. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-01-041 Effective date: December 1, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0100 The department is adopting these rules to codify the department's reimbursement policy for medical services paid on behalf of an injured client by the department when the injured client receives settlement or judgment from a liable third party's insurer, or the injured client's own insurance. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 07-23-080 Effective date: December 20, 2007 CHANGE: EFFECTIVE DATE EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 2008. SEE WSR 08-01-041. |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-740-0010, 0040 and 0070 The department is amending these rules to implement RCW 13.40.210 incorporating statutory language and defining behavior which may be cause for the secretary to modify parole and return a juvenile sex offender to confinement for up to twenty-four weeks. |
Kecia Rongen (360) 902-7952 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-038 Effective date: November 8, 2008 |
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Management Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-06-0110, 0150 and 0160 The purpose of this rule-making action is to comply with new statutes, chapter 387, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774) and chapter 410, Laws of 2007 (SHB 1333), impacting background check requirements for certain child care providers and children returning to their home; and to comply with the federal Adam Walsh Act of 2006. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-06-028 Effective date: March 6, 2009 |
| WAC 388-02-0025 Where is the office of administrative hearings located? |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-05-032 Effective date: March 14, 2009 |
| WAC 388-06-0010, 0600, 0605, 0610, 0615, 0620, 0625, 0630, 0635 and 0640 The purpose of this rule-making action is to comply with a new statute, chapter 387 Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774), related to DSHS employee background check rules. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 09-03-003 Effective date: February 8, 2009 |
| WAC 388-06-0010, 0600, 0605, 0610, 0615, 0620, 0625, 0630, 0635 and 0640 The purpose of this rule-making action is to comply with a new statute, chapter 387 Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774), relating to DSHS employee background check rules. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-23-009 Effective date: November 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-06-0110, 0150 and 0160 The purpose of this rule-making action is to comply with new statutes, chapter 387, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5774) and chapter 410, Laws of 2007 (SHB 1333), impacting background check requirements for certain child care providers and children returning to their home; and to comply with the federal Adam Walsh Act of 2006. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 902-8072 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 08-23-010 Effective date: November 8, 2008 |
| WAC 388-02-0010, 0215, 0217, 0218, 0524, 0527, 0530, 0550, 0555, 0560, 0565, 0570, 0575, 0580, 0585, 0590, 0595 and 0600 These rules clarify, update and make other changes to chapter 388-02 WAC in order to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in DSHS hearings and the review process. |
Brian Lindgren |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-21-144 Effective date: November 21, 2008 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 08-19-042 Effective date: October 12, 2008 |