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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-23-084 ON November 16, 2011 EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-22-075 Effective date: December 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0075, 0126, 0130, 0213 The department is amending rules to revise the assessment process for allocating personal care hours to disabled children as a result of the Washington State Supreme Court decision regarding the Samantha A. V. Department of Social and Health Services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-23-081 ON November 16, 2011 EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-513-1305, 1315, 1350, 1380; 388-515-1505, 1506, 1507, 1509, 1512 and 1514 Under section 6014 of the DRA of 2005, medicaid will not pay for long-term care services for individuals whose equity interest in their home exceed $500,000. These limits are to be increased 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 |
| WAC 388-78A-2461, 2463, 2467, and 2474 The legislature passed ESHB 1548 which postpones long-term care worker training and certification requirements and fingerprint background check requirements until January 1, 2014. This bill becomes effective immediately. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED WSR 12-03-027 (Effective: January 7, 2012) EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-21-031 Effective date: October 21, 2011 |
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Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
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| WAC 388-76-10146, 10160, 10162, 10174 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED WSR 12-03-027 (Effective: January 7, 2012) EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-21-029 (Effective: October 21, 2011) |
| Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-092 Emergency Order - WSR 11-21-028 |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-106-0815 Am I eligible for adult day health? |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-19-061 Effective date: September 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-845-0600 and 0610 The amendments are needed to revise the current working age adult policy to allow clients to choose between employment and community access services as directed by the legislature. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-19-060 Effective date: September 15, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0300 and 0305 The department is adding the ADH service and eligibility into the COPES waiver effective 9/1/11 as a result of the legislative action under 2ESHB 1087. The department is directed to eliminate the ADH service under the state plan 1915(i) option and to reestablish it under the COPES waiver. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-041 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-865-0103, 0474, 0516 Under the 2011-13 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish licensing and certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved mental health treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-040 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-805-080, 085, 090, 100 Under the 2011-12 Omnibus Operating Budget, the department must establish certification fees at an amount adequate to reimburse costs for its certification and regulation activities for approved chemical dependency treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-18-038 Effective date: September 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-145 Effective date August 24, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 If I am age twenty-one or older, how does CARE use criteria to place me in a classification group for in-home care? |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-17-133 Effective date: August 25, 2011 |
| WAC 388-832-0025 Am I eligible for the IFS program if I currently receive other DDD paid services. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-17-069 Effective date: September 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-17-068 Effective date: September 16, 2011 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2011, the department will increase the daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and who reside in AFH or who reside in BH contracted to provide assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care services. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-072 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-96-910 Effective July 1, 2011, the department will implement the new safety net assessment on Washington nursing facilities. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-071 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-76-10146, 10160, 10162, 10174 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-016 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-78A-2750, 2800 and 3230 The legislature passed ESHB 1277 which requires the license fee to be set in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act. The effective date of this change is July 1, 2011. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-015 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-78A-2461, 2463, 2467, and 2474 The legislature passed ESHB 1548 which postpones long-term care worker training and certification requirements and fingerprint background check requirements until January 1, 2014. This bill becomes effective immediately. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-014 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-101-3000, 3050, 3200, 3245, 3250, 3253, 3255, 3258, 3302 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with ESHB 1548 which delays implementation of increased training and background check requirements for long-term care workers. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-013 Effective date: June 23, 2011 |
| WAC 388-97-4160, 4180 and 4280 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with state law which now requires licensing fees to be established in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act effective July 1, 2011. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-012 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-76-10025, 10070, 10073 Emergency adoption of these rules is necessary to comply with state law which now requires licensing fees to be established in the State Omnibus Appropriations Act effective July 1, 2011. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-14-011 Effective date: July 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-828-9200 through 9280 DDD employment acuity scale. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-039 Effective date: July 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 06420 Referral registry. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-13-009 Effective date: July 4, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0130 These amendments adjust in-home care hours based on individualized CARE assessments related to an elimination of the increase associated with incontinence and/or specialized diet for clients with informal supports. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-11-024 Effective date: June 10, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734; 388-106-0815 and 0820 Amendments are necessary to implement Adult Day Health changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different federal statutory authority. ADH transportation will no longer be provided by the medicaid transportation broker. Transportation will be the responsibility of the ADH center to provide or arrange. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-11-023 Effective date: May 10, 2011 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Federal standard change of the excess home equity provisions effective January 1, 2011 based on the consumer price index-urban (CPIU). |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-038 Effective date: April 27, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 388-71-06420 The Home Care Qualify Authority is no longer funded, and the Home Care Referral Registry moved to the Home and Community Services Division effective July 1, 2010. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-037 Effective date: April 29, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 These amendments reduce personal care hours in order to implement the Governor's Executive Order 10-04 to reduce current year spending by 6.28%. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-10-035 Effective date: April 29, 2011 |
| Chapters 388-71, 388-112, 388-829A and 388-829C WAC The purpose of the new language is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal history background check requirements as directed by chapter 74.39A RCW. NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-13-107 ON June 21, 2011 |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION
NOTE: EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 11-13-107 ON June 21, 2011 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective April 1, 2011, the department will decrease the daily Medicaid payment rates for clients using CARE and that reside in AL, ARC, and EARC. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-08-001 Effective date: April 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-832-0025 Am I eligible for the IFS program if I currently receive other DDD paid services? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-083 Effective date: March 22, 2011 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-07-032 Effective date: March 10, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-111 WAC Residential habilitation centers--Compliance standards. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-07-025 Effective date: April 10, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-1010, 1025, 1030, 1035, 1040, 1045 The department is amending rules to change the frequency of the CARE assessment and skilled nursing task log. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-05-079 Effective date: March 18, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-05-068 Effective date: February 26, 2011 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 By amending this rule, state money will be preserved that is currently used to fund IFSP. SSP is a federal mandated program which requires DDD to spend monies to meet a maintenance of effort in order to continue to receive SSP. The changes to this rule will manage budget shortfalls and maintain fund solvency. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-05-043 Effective date: February 9, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734; 388-106-0815 and 0820 Amendments are necessary to implement changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different federal statutory authority. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-03-038 Effective date: January 12, 2011 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 Amending rule to reduce personal care hours in order to implement Governor's Executive Order 10-04 to reduce current year spending by 6.287%. In addition, the Governor's proposed 2011 Supplemental Budget proposes an average 10% acuity-based reduction in personal care hours. The actual reduction will range between 6 percent and 18 percent per client depending on acuity. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-041 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 06420 Referral registry. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-043 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-71, 388-112, 388-829A and 388-829C WAC The purpose of the new language is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal history background check requirements as directed by chapter 74.39A RCW. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-033 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-02-031 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 11-02-003 Effective date: January 22, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waiver Services. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-22-088 Effective date: December 2, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 388-71-06420 These amendments move the Home Care Referral Registry from Home Care Quality Authority to DSHS/Aging and Disability Services Administration. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-069 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-068 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0130 These amendments adjust in-home hours based on individualized CARE assessments. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-066 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0500, 0540, 0546; 388-106-0010, 0020, 0055, 0600, 1300, 1303 and 1445 Amending rules in chapter 388-71 and 388-106 to implement Governor's Executive Order 10-04 to reduce current year spending by 6.287%. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-22-065 Effective date: November 1, 2010 EMERGENCY ADOPTION RESCINDED BY MEMO FILED AS WSR 10-24-104 ON DECEMBER 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-97-4160 and 4180 Beginning July 1, 2010 ESSB 6444 requires the department to increase the current annual renewal license fee for nursing homes from $275 to $327 per bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-78A-3230 Increases the current annual renewal license fee for licensed boarding homes from $79 to $106 per bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-21-036 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2010, the department will increase the boarding home licensing fee from $79 a bed to $106 a bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-21-035 Effective date: October 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-20-167 Effective date: October 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734 and 388-106-0815 Amendments are necessary to implement Adult Day Health changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different statutory authority. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-19-083 Effective date: September 17, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Purpose of these amendments is to implement chapters 74.39A and 18.88B RCW. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-085 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-101-3000, 3050, 3220, 3250 Purpose of these amendments is to implement chapters 74.39A and 18.88B RCW. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-084 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| Chapter 388-76-10000, 10130, 10135, 10160, 10161, 10165, 10170, 10173, 10174, 10175, 10180 These amendments implement chapters 74.39A and 18.88B RCW. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-16-082 Effective date: January 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-76-10105, 10106, 10107, 10584 and 10585 These amendment give AFH residents and families more time to prepare when there is a change of ownership and make easier for residents to examine inspection and complaint reports. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-14-058 Effective date: July 31, 2010 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Effective July 1, 2010, the department will increase the boarding home licensing fee from $79 a bed to $106 a bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-057 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0130 These adjustments are necessary to address the State's revenue shortfall as outlined in the 2009-2011 supplemental operating budget (ESHB 6444). |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-055 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-97-4160 and 4180 Beginning July 1, 2010 ESSB 6444 requires the department to increase the current annual renewal license fee for nursing homes from $275 to $327 per bed. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-054 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-78A-3230 Fees. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-053 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-71 WAC Referral registry rules. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-051 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-14-050 Effective date: July 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-850-045 Amendments implement changes made to county funding formula as result of changes in state budget appropriation for county programs. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-181 Effective date: June 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0240 Can I be terminated from the community protection program? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-166 Effective date: July 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-850-045 What is the formula for distribution of funding to the counties? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-13-164 Effective date: July 24, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC Certification requirements for problem and pathological gambling treatment program. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-13-041 Effective date: June 10, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 The department is amending chapter 388-831 WAC to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrate a likelihood to commit a violent act as contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-11-051 Effective date: May 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 The department is amending chapter 388-831 WAC to include individuals who have a history of violent behavior which demonstrate a likelihood to commit a violent act as contained in RCW 71A.12.210. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-11-051 Effective date: June 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0126 As instructed by the legislature, classification groups with greater care needs receive a smaller percentage reduction than classification groups with lesser care needs. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-11-050 Effective date: April 12, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734, 0815 Amendments are necessary to implement ADH changes required by federal directive. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-10-056 Effective date: April 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC This rule making implements chapter 194, Laws of 2009 to begin the new HCBS waiver as of May 1, 2009. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-09-099 Effective date: April 21, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0010, 1400, 1405, 1422, 1435, 1445 and 1455 The department is amending New Freedom program rules. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-08-074 Effective date: May 7, 2010 |
| WAC 388-832-0160, 0305, 0345, 0460 These amendments clarify limits on respite care, identify who are qualified providers for parent/sibling education and specifies how the division of developmental disabilities will notify clients of decisions regarding the individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-124 Effective date: April 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 This rule is necessary to prevent clients from being wrongly found ineligible for services or benefits participating in the individual and family services program. This emergency rule is in place until the permanent rule take affect April 23, 2010. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-07-123 Effective date: March 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 This rule is necessary to prevent clients from being wrongly found ineligible for services or benefits participating in the individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-122 Effective date: April 23, 2010 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 The DDD assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-07-019 Effective date: April 8, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0515, 0540 and 388-106-1303 The department is amending rules in accordance with chapter 571, Laws of 2009. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-06-112 Effective date: April 3, 2010 |
| WAC 388-850-045 This emergency rule implements changes made to the county funding formula as a result of changes in the state budget appropriation for county programs. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-06-042 Effective date: February 24, 2010 |
| WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520 DDD is incorporating rules for the CIIBS eligibility algorithm into chapter 388-828 WAC. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-05-084 Effective date: February 18, 2010 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 The department is revising this rule to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the reduction of in-home base hours for each of the 17 classification groups. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-05-068 Effective date: February 13, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-04-008 Effective date: February 22, 2010 |
| WAC 388-825-068 What medicaid state plan services can DDD authorize? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-04-002 Effective date: February 21, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-066 Effective date: February 15, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-065 Effective date: February 15, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-03-064 Effective date: February 15, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Family support program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-02-101 Effective date: February 6, 2010 |
| WAC 388-71-0720, 0724, 0726, 0734; 388-106-0815 and 0820 Amendments are necessary to implement adult day health changes required by federal directive, which requires the program to be offered under a different federal statutory authority. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-044 Effective date: January 1, 2010 |
| WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030 This emergency rule is necessary to revise the county funding formula to comply with state budget appropriations. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-02-042 Effective date: December 30, 2009 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-02-021 Effective date: January 29, 2010 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD Home and Community Based Waivers. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-01-204 Effective date: December 23, 2009 |
| WAC 388-71-0515, 0540; 388-106-1303 The department is amending rules in accordance with chapter 571, Laws of 2009. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 10-01-167 Effective date: December 26, 2009 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
PERMANENT ADOPTION WSR 10-01-158 Effective date: January 22, 2010 |
| 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 |
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.
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Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060; and 388-470-0005 The amendments update Basic Food standards for federal fiscal year 2012 to comply with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, SNAP USDA memo dated August 2, 2011. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4895 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION WSR 11-20-063 Effective date: October 1, 2011 |
| WAC 388-478-0030 To ensure that expenditures do not exceed funds appropriated under the 2011-2013 operating budget, 2ESHB 1087, signed by 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 |
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. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
EMERGENCY ADOPTION |
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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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Office of the Secretary
| 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 |
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 |
