Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101)
The table below contains the listing of DSHS' current Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101) rule filings. The WAC number links to the CR-101 form with the most recent filing on top. An e-mail link is provided for submitting comments to the contact person.
DSHS filing notices ("CR" forms) and related materials that appear on this website are facsimiles of official rule-making notices filed with the Office of the Code Reviser. Some information may be added by DSHS to rule-making notices appearing on this website. Such added information is intended for clarity only and does not alter the effect of the official notice.
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| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Amendments are needed to comply with federal and state law. |
Alan McMullen (360) 725-3422 |
WSR 12-11-123 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 To implement changes to nursing home licensing fees and assisted living facilities medicaid payment rates made in ESHB 2127. |
Elizabeth Pashley (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 12-10-090 WSR 12-10-089 (withdrawing notice WSR 12-10-049) WSR 12-10-049 |
| WAC 388-865-0536 Standards for administration. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 12-09-093 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 12-05-114 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC The department is amending these rules to comply with and be consistent with Initiative 1163 and ESHB 1277 as codified in chapter 70.128 RCW. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 12-05-088 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-112 WAC The purpose of the new language in chapters 388-71 and 388-112 WAC is to implement and clarify the training requirements and the criminal background check requirements as directed in chapter 74.39A RCW and to revise the implementation effective dates as directed by Initiative 1163. |
Lorrie Mahar (360) 725-2549 |
WSR 12-05-086 |
| WAC 388-106-0015, 0020, 0070, 0310 The department is consolidating 3 waivers into 1 waiver to improve efficiency. This rule amendment is necessary to manage budget shortfalls, maintain fund solvency and for revenue generating activities. |
Marilee Fosbre (360) 725-2536 |
WSR 12-02-082 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. CR-101 filed as WSR 12-02-031 Withdrawal Notice of WSR 12-01-121 CR-101 filed as WSR 12-01-121 |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
WSR 12-02-031 WSR 12-01-030 (notice withdrawing WSR 12-01-121) WSR 12-01-121 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-106 WAC As part of the Governor's proposed 2012 Supplemental Operating Budget, the Adult Day Health program is being eliminated. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 12-01-119 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 12-01-118 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Alan McMullen (360) 725-3422 |
WSR 12-01-117 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of developmental disabilities home and community based services waivers. |
Alan McMullen (360) 725-3422 |
WSR 12-01-116 |
| Chapter 388-835 WAC ICF/MR program and reimbursement system. |
Alan McMullen (360) 725-3422 |
WSR 12-01-115 |
| WAC 388-106-0300 This amendment corrects the appropriate WAC references that are now part of the Health Care Authority in chapters 182-500, 182-543 and 182-551 WAC. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-24-094 |
| Chapters 388-513, 388-515, 388-527 WAC Amends, repeals, updates and clarifies language for client not in own home, alternative living and estate recovery rules. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 11-24-093 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-23-152 |
| WAC 388-845-0060 and 0061 Changes needed to review current working age adult policy to allow clients to choose between employment and community access services. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 11-22-110 |
| DDD related WACs The Legislature updated RCW 71A.10.020 which eliminates the term "mental retardation" and has replaced it with the term "intellectual disability," and references to a "mentally retarded individual" to be changed to an "individual with an intellectual disability." |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 11-22-107 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-22-105 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-22-074 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-20-103 |
| Chapter 388-865 WAC These new rules will establish state minimum standards for certification of Triage Facilities under SHB 1170. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 11-20-101 |
| Chapter 388-865 WAC Certification fees for mental health treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 11-18-074 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification fees for chemical dependency treatment programs. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 11-18-073 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 The daily medicaid payment rates for clients assessed using the CARE tool and that reside in AFH and boarding homes contracted to provide AL, ARC and EARC services. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
WSR 11-17-144 |
| WAC 388-96-910 For a safety net assessment (SNA) imposed on non-exempted nursing facilities in Washington state. |
Ken Callaghan (360) 725-2499 |
WSR 11-17-131 |
| Chapter 388-71 WAC Home and community services and programs. |
Nancy Brubaker (360) 725-2540 |
WSR 11-15-105 |
| Chapter 388-111 WAC Residential habilitation centers--Compliance standards. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
WSR 11-13-095 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 11-13-094 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 11-13-093 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
WSR 11-13-092 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 11-13-091 |
| Chapter 388-877 WAC Implementing an integrated behavioral health rule. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 11-09-067 |
| WAC 388-832-0025 Am I eligible for the IFS program if I currently receive other DDD paid services? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 11-09-066 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 11-09-065 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD home and community based services waivers. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 11-07-085 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-07-079 |
| Chapter 388-823 WAC DDD intake and determination of developmental disabilities. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 11-06-059 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-05-031 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-106 WAC Home and community services and programs. Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 11-03-081 |
| Chapter 388-513 and 388-515 WAC Client not in own home--Institutional medical and Alternative living--Institution medical. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 11-02-032 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 Under Governor's Executive Order 10-04, the department must reduce its expenditures for the current fiscal year by 6.287%. To help achieve this level of reduction, ADSA anticipates the possibility of reducing its medicaid payment rates to licensed boarding homes. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 10-22-118 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
WSR 10-21-094 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. (housekeeping) |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
WSR 10-21-093 |
| WAC 388-106-1300 and 1303 Amendments are needed to make rules consistent with the revised DSHS form 16-172. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 10-21-092 |
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Intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation reporting, investigation and findings. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 10-19-103 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC Individual and family services program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 10-17-102 |
| WAC 388-106-0125 and 0130 These amendments adjust in-home hours based on individualized CARE assessments related to elimination of the increase associated with incontinence and/or specialized diet for clients with informal support; and increase some of the hours reduced July 1, 2009 to all in-home clients. |
Geri-Lyn McNeil (360) 725-2353 |
WSR 10-14-056 |
| WAC 388-71-06020 through 388-71-06420 Home care referral registry program. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2554 |
WSR 10-14-052 |
| 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 |
WSR 10-12-109 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 10-11-109 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC The department is amending rules to include information on the early and periodic screening diagnosis and treatment program eligibility. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WITHDRAWN May 11, 2012 (WSR 12-11-043) WSR 10-10-075 |
| 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 |
WSR 10-09-109 |
| WAC 388-78A-3230 ESSB 6444 requires the department to increase the current annual renewal license fee for boarding homes from $79 to $106 per bed beginning July 1, 2010. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 10-09-107 |
| WAC 388-76-10105 and 10585 Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 10-06-016 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 10-05-081 |
| WAC 388-78A-2020, 2450, 2470, 2490, 2500, 2510 and 2550 Boarding homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 10-04-114 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Michael Tornquist (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 10-04-113 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
WSR 10-04-112 |
| Chapter 388-561 WAC Trusts, annuities and life estates--Effect on medical programs. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-24-029 |
| WAC 388-106-1000 through 1055 The department is amending rules to change the frequency of the CARE assessment and skilled nursing task log. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-24-028 |
| Chapter 388-513 and 388-515 WAC Institutional medical. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-22-045 |
| Chapter 388-71 and 388-106 WAC The department is amending sections in accordance with SHB 2361, Chapter 571, Laws of 2009. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-18-090 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 09-17-003 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 09-16-101 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-16-080 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-15-184 |
| WAC 388-832-0160, 0305, 345, 0460 The proposed amendments clarify limits on respite care, identify who are qualified providers for parent/sibling education and specifies how DDD will notify clients of decisions regarding the IFS program. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-15-162 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 09-15-156 |
| WAC 388-76-10025 and 10070 Recently enacted legislation increased the application processing and yearly licensing fee for adult family home applicants and providers. New fees must be implemented by July 26, 2009. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 09-14-071 |
Chapter 388-97 WAC |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 09-14-070 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 09-14-069 |
| Chapter 388-101 WAC Certified community residential services and supports. |
John Gaskell (360) 725-3210 |
WSR 09-14-068 |
| 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 |
WSR 09-14-042 |
| WAC 388-832-0145 Who is eligible to receive respite care? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-14-016 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-13-092 |
| WAC 388-828-9040, 9060, 9140 DDD is amending rules to clarify language used to describe the individual and family services level. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-13-091 |
| Chapter 388-828, 288-829C and 388-826 WAC DDD Assessment, Companion Homes and Voluntary Placement Program updates. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-13-029 |
| Chapters 388-76 and 388-106 WAC Changes are needed based on state budget and federal requirements, in addition to updating references. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-12-042 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 To implement the 2009 legislative required reduction of the seventeen CARE level payment system rates for home and community residential providers. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 09-11-100 |
| Chapter 388-515 WAC Alternate living--Institutional medical. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-08-052 |
| WAC 388-831-0240 Can I be terminated from the community protection program? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-07-062 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of developmental disabilities service rules. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-07-039 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of developmental disabilities services rules. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-04-092 |
| Chapters 388-71, 106, 112, 825, 829A and 829C WAC The department is amending rules to implement initiative measure 1029 and ESSHB 2284, chapter 361, Laws of 2007. The proposed rules will implement federal background checks and training and certification requirements. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
WSR 09-04-087 |
| WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-04-068 |
| WAC 388-513-1340 and 1350 Determining excluding income for long-term care (LTC) services; Determining disregarded income for institutional or hospice services under the medically needy (MN) program. |
Lori Rolley (360) 715-2271 |
WSR 09-01-142 |
| Chapters 388-71 and 388-106 WAC Adopting new rules defining participant managed personal care and agency managed personal care. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-01-141 |
| Chapters 388-71 and 388-106 WAC Home and community services and programs; Long-term care services. |
Angel Sulivan (360) 725-2495 |
WSR 09-01-140 |
| Chapter 388-850 WAC County plan for developmental disabilities. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 09-01-132 |
| WAC 388-831-0030 Who are individuals with community protection issues? |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 09-01-047 |
| WAC 388-513-1380 Determining a client's participation in the cost of care for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-24-077 |
| Chapter 388-832 WAC Individual and family services. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-23-042 |
| WAC 388-513-1301 and 1350 Definitions related to long-term care (LTC) services; and defining the resource and determining resource eligibility for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-23-041 |
| WAC 388-561-0200 and 0201 Annuities. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-21-152 |
| WAC 388-78A-2710, 2780, 3220, 3410, 3420, 3430, 3440, 3450 and 3460 Boarding home licensing rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-21-076 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 08-20-087 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC DDD home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-19-112 |
| Chapter 388-826 WAC Voluntary placement program. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-19-052 |
| WAC 388-515-1512 and 1514 The department is amending these sections to incorporate the $20 disregard and increase the personal needs allowance (PNA) from $41.44 to $62.79 to match home and community services categorically needy (CN) waiver programs. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-18-077 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of developmental disabilities home and community based services waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-17-098 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC Division of developmental disabilities assessment. |
Meredith Kelly (360) 725-3524 |
WSR 08-16-138 |
| WAC 388-76-10120, 10125, 10955 and 10960 Proposed changes will clarify requirements. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-16-133 |
| WAC 388-76-10000, 10036, 10040, 10080, 10105, 10170, 10173, 10335, 10645, 10783, 11015 To clarify requirements, make technical corrections and update sections due to statutory changes enacted during the 2008 Legislative session. |
Maureen Lally (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-16-132 |
| WAC 388-110-140 Assisted living services facility structural requirements. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-16-104 |
| Chapters 388-71 and 388-112 WAC The department is adding new sections to implement E2SHB 2668. |
Barbara Hanneman (360) 725-2540 |
WSR 08-15-135 |
| WAC 388-513-1315 and 1320 Eligibility for long-term care (institutional, waiver, and hospice) services; and Determining institutional status for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-13-089 |
| WAC 388-106-0130 How does the department determine the number of hours I may receive for in-home care? |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
WSR 08-12-072 |
| Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility Medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 08-12-071 |
| WAC 388-105-0005 and 0045 The Legislature directed the department to implement phase one of full implementation of a seventeen CARE level payment system for community residential providers. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 08-12-070 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
WSR 08-10-063 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules.. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-10-061 |
| WAC 388-515-1505 and 388-106-0225 The department is amending WAC 388-515-1505 Financial eligibility requirements for long-term care services under COPES, New Freedom PACE, MMIP and WMIP; and WAC 388-106-0225 How do I pay for MPC? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-09-012 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Services Waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-05-004 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Roger Woodside (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-04-109 |
| WAC 388-561-0200, 0201 Amendments are necessary to meet requirements of section 6012 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. New section is added pertaining to treatment of annuities. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-04-077 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC The department is amending chapter 388-78A WAC to clarify building requirements for new boarding home construction, enhance readability of several building requirement sections, and create flexibility in construction requirements for providers to meet resident needs. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 07-23-078 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing Homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 07-21-121 |
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WAC 388-97-077 Nursing Home Protection Program. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 07-15-024 |
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WAC 388-515-1550 Medically Needy In-Home Waiver (MNIW). |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 06-21-069 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-61A WAC Shelters for victims of domestic violence. |
Susan Hannibal (206) 923-4910 |
WSR 12-05-113 |
| WAC 388-165-180 and 185 To ensure accuracy and update child care rates. The current statewide rate structure is now under DEL. |
Michael Luque (360) 902-7986 |
WSR 11-20-102 |
| WAC 388-27-0275 When does the department review an adoptions support agreement? |
Lonnie Locke (360) 902-7932 |
WSR 09-16-105 |
| WAC 388-165-140 Child care for child protective services (CPS) and child welfare services (CWS). |
Michael Luque (360) 902-7986 |
WITHDRAWN February 10, 2010 (WSR 10-05-039) WSR 09-16-104 |
| WAC 388-15-013 Who may receive child protective services? |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0860 |
WSR 09-10-076 |
| WAC 388-15-021 The department is amending this rule to establish a ninety day timeline for a CPS investigation. Changes are needed to meet requirements in chapter 220, Laws of 2007 (SSB 5321). |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0860 |
WSR 08-22-086 |
| Chapter 388-61A WAC Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence. |
Susan Hannibal (206) 923-4910 |
WSR 08-06-086 |
| Chapter 388-27 WAC Child welfare services--Adoption services and adoption support. |
Lonnie Locke (360) 902-7932 |
WSR 08-05-045 |
| Chapter 388-25 WAC Child welfare services--Foster care. |
Carrie Kendig (360) 902-7568 |
WSR 08-05-044 |
| WAC 388-32-0020, 0025 and 0030 The department is amending these rules to reflect efforts to best serve the needs of families served by Children's Administration. |
Tim Kelly (360) 902-7772 |
WSR 08-05-043 |
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WAC 388-15-046 When must the department notify the alleged perpetrator of allegations of child abuse or neglect? |
Leah Stajduhar (360) 902-7539 |
WSR 06-21-081 |
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Domestic Violence Prevention Account New rules establish standards for programs receiving funds from the Domestic Violence Prevention Account. |
Maureen Kelly (360) 902-7901 |
WSR 06-06-073 |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-458-0011 DSHS sends you a denial letter when you can't get benefits? |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 12-11-117 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 12-11-098 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 Cash assistance need and payment standards and grant maximum. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 12-11-091 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 12-11-083 |
| WAC 388-400-0040, 388-412-0015, 388-424-0020, 388-489-0010 & 0025 The department is amending rules to establish eligibility and benefit level for a state-funded food assistance program. |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WSR 12-11-082 |
| WAC 388-492-0110, 0120 The department is proposing to amend rules to correct references to other rules regarding eligibility for basic food and WASHCAP. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 12-10-070 |
| Title 388 WAC The department is proposing to amend multiple rules related to Medicaid funded services in "Title 388 WAC" to update WAC citations and repeal WAC language that is no longer needed in Title 388 WAC. This is in response to 2E2SHB 1738. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 12-08-063 |
| 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 |
WSR 12-08-062 |
| WAC 388-492-0040 and 0070 The department plans to amend rules to ensure that WASHCAP benefits are cost neutral to the Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP). |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WITHDRAWN May 1, 2012 (WSR 12-07-036) WSR 12-07-036 |
| WAC 388-412-0015; 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060 The department plans to update all necessary sections in Title 388 WAC to implement annual adjustments to standards for WASHCAP and the Washington Basic Food Program. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 12-07-035 |
| WAC 388-412-0025 How do I get my benefits? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 12-06-079 |
| WAC 388-446-0020 These amendments will adopt penalties for Washington food assistance programs consistent with federal penalties for intentional program violations for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 12-05-092 |
WAC 388-310-0200 |
Leslie Kozak (360) 725-4589 |
WSR 12-05-087 |
| WAC 388-436-0050; 388-478-0005, 0020 and 0035 The department may propose amendments to reduce payment standards, maximum earned income limits, grant maximum amount and other related rules. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 12-01-120 |
| WAC 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payment (SSP)? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 11-23-151 |
| WAC 388-444-0005, 0055, 0065, 0070, 0075 CSD is proposing changes to update Basic Food work requirement rules to be consistent with federal regulations, and Washington approved Basic Food state plan. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 11-19-058 |
| WAC 388-484-0005, 0006 CSD is proposing changes to count months an ineligible parent receives a TANF/SFA grant for his or her child but is ineligible to receive TANF/SFA assistance towards the parent's 60-month TANF/SFA time limit. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
WSR 11-18-100 |
| 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 |
WSR 11-18-099 |
| New chapter in Title 388 WAC The department is proposing to create new rules in Title 388 WAC regarding interaction between the state of Washington and Tribal programs under Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act. |
Mike Mowrey (360) 725-4656 |
WSR 11-17-137 |
| 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 |
WSR 11-17-136 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 11-16-105 |
| Chapters 388-273, 388-400, 388-404, 388-406, 388-408, 388-416, 388-424, 388-448, 388-450, 388-455, 388-460, 388-462, 388-473, 388-474, and 388-478 WAC Amendments are needed in order to comply with Engrossed Second Substitute House bill 2082, Laws of 2011 as it relates to disability lifeline program and creation of the aged, blind, or disabled assistance program and pregnant women assistance program. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 11-15-104 |
| Chapter 388-310, 388-400, 388-412, 388-450, 388-460 WAC To comply with E2SSB 5921 as it relates to the TANF/WorkFirst program. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 11-15-094 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC To implement E2SHB 1267 (chapter 283, Laws of 2011), effective date July 22, 2011. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 11-15-093 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 The department will propose amendment in order to reduce the cash assistance grant maximum to $726. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
WSR 11-14-115 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 11-14-098 |
| WAC 388-310-0200 WorkFirst--Activities. |
Leslie Kozak (360) 725-4589 |
WSR 11-13-067 |
| 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 |
WSR 11-12-089 |
| WAC 388-432-0005 Can I get help from DSHS for a family emergency without receiving monthly cash assistance? |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
WITHDRAWN November 23, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 11-09-087 |
| WAC 388-406-0060 What happens when my application is denied? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WSR 11-09-059 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 11-09-030 |
| WAC 388-450-0015; 388-455-0005; 388-470-0005, 0045, 0055, 0550 and 0860 The proposed amendments are necessary to comply with federal regulations announcement dated December 17, 2010 which requires states to disregard federal income tax refunds received after December 31, 2009 as income in the month received. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
WSR 11-08-071 |
| WAC 388-412-0015; 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0070 These standards are required by federal regulations and approved department waivers. Under federal regulations these standards must be adjusted annually in order to determine a client's eligibility and benefit level for Basic Food or WASHCAP. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 11-08-069 |
| Chapters 388-412 and 388-446 WAC; WAC 388-472-0005 Amendments are needed to incorporate federal regulations regarding the allowable use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 11-08-067 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 11-07-081 |
| WAC 388-14A-4200 Do I get credit for dependent disability payments paid on my behalf to my children? |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 11-07-074 |
| WAC 388-408-0020, 0025; 388-432-0005; 388-436-0002, 0020, 0040; 388-450-0025; 388-470-0045 The department is proposing to include federal SSI recipients as part of TANF or SFA, assistance unit and count their SSI income when determining the family's eligibility for cash assistance. |
Leslie Kozak (360) 725-4589 |
WITHDRAWN July 8, 2011 (WSR 11-15-014) |
| WAC 388-400-0025 Who is eligible for disability lifeline benefits? |
M. Shane Riddle (360) 725-4352 |
WSR 11-03-078 |
| WAC 388-410-0035 The department is proposing to amend its rules to comply with federal SNAP recipient claim establishment and collection regulations and implement the changes to WAC as required. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 11-02-070 |
| Chapter 388-492 WAC Washington State Combined Application Project. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 11-02-069 |
| WAC 388-436-0050; 388-478-0020, 0035 The department is proposing to reduce payment standards and maximum earned income limits by 15% in response to a reduced appropriation as part of HB 3225 passed by the legislature on December 11, 2010 special session. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 11-02-068 |
| WAC 388-464-0001 Requirement to cooperate with quality assurance. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 10-24-116 |
| WAC 388-406-0015; 388-472-0005 The department is proposing to amend the expedited processing requirement from five calendar days to seven calendar days to be consistent with federal regulations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under 7 CFR 273.2(i). |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WSR 10-24-115 |
| WAC 388-450-0200 Will the medical expenses of elderly persons or individuals with disabilities in my assistance unit be used as an income deduction for Basic Food? |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WITHDRAWN January 20, 2011 (WSR 11-04-006) WSR 10-23-118 |
| WAC 388-418-0011 What is a mid-certification review (MCR), and do I have to complete one in order to keep receiving benefits? |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 10-23-117 |
| WAC 388-416-0005 How long can I get Basic Food? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WSR 10-21-095 |
| WAC 388-450-0080 and 0085 The department is amending rules to improve consistency between the specified sections, related rules and generally accepted practices for determining allowable costs of a self-employment business. |
Kay Christenson (360) 725-4899 |
WITHDRAWN November 23, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 10-20-161 |
| Chapter 388-310; 388-450 and 388-478 WAC On Sept. 16, 2010, Governor Gregoire directed agencies to impose across-the-board reductions of 6.3 percent starting October 1, 2010. Amendments may be necessary to contain costs and maintain vital programs within budget for remainder of the current year. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WITHDRAWN November 23, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 10-19-136 |
| WAC 388-400-0040, 0050; 388-424-0020 and 0025 Eligibility and benefit level for the state-funded food assistance program for legal immigrants (FAP). |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 10-19-135 |
| WAC 388-406-0040 What happens if the processing of my application is delayed? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WSR 10-18-106 |
| WAC 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payment (SSP)? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WITHDRAWN November 23, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 10-18-105 |
| WAC 388-418-0005 How will I know what changes I must report? |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 10-18-104 |
| WAC 388-432-0005 Can I get help from DSHS for a family emergency without receiving monthly cash assistance? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 10-17-116 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 WorkFirst--Sanctions. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
WSR 10-17-115 |
| WAC 388-406-0030 and 388-490-0005 The department is proposing to amend these rules to improve consistency between them and other rules. The rule changes will clarify when the department can allow clients more time to provide information needed to determine eligibility for benefits. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 10-16-151 |
| WAC 388-434-0010 The department is proposing to amend rules related to recertification begin dates and interview requirements for the eligibility review process to comply with SNAP program regulations under 7 CFR 273.14. |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WITHDRAWN October 31, 2011 (WSR 11-22-062) WSR 10-16-150 |
| WAC 388-436-0015 and 0030 The department is proposing these changes to clarify that TANF/SFA families who have had their cash grant terminated under WAC 388-310-1600 may qualify for CEAP even when case closure hasn't occurred within the last six months. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
WSR 10-16-149 |
| WAC 388-310-0200, 0400, 1300, 1700, 2100 The department may propose to amend rules to modify participation requirements, tighten program requirements and reduce program costs due to a budget shortfall. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
WSR 10-16-147 |
| WAC 388-436-0002 If my family has an emergency, can I get help from DSHS to get or keep our housing or utilities? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WITHDRAWN November 23, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 10-16-146 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 WorkFirst--Support services. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
WSR 10-16-145 |
| WAC 388-310-1800 WorkFirst--Post employment services. |
Kerry Judge (360) 725-4630 |
WSR 10-16-144 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 10-16-142 |
| Chapter 388-492 WAC Washington combined application project (WASHCAP). |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 10-15-114 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 10-14-064 |
| WAC 388-476-0005 Social security number requirements. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 10-10-076 |
| Chapter 388-444 WAC Food stamp employment and training. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 10-10-074 |
| WAC 388-448-0050, 0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 The department will propose amendments related to the use of administrative review teams and to update obsolete terminology and functional assessment language. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 10-09-074 |
| WAC 388-400-0025; 388-448-0130, 0140, 0150; 388-478-0005, 0010 and 0030 Community Services Division is proposing changes to comply with the ESSHB 2782 as it relates to the general assistance or lifeline disability program. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 10-09-046 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; WAC 388-412-0015;
WAC 388-478-0060;
WAC 388-492-0070 These amendments will implement annual adjustments to standards for WASHCAP and Washington Basic Food program. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WITHDRAWN January 20, 2011 (WSR 11-04-006) WSR 10-08-009 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income does the department not use to figure out my benefits? |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 10-07-061 |
| WAC 388-412-0020 When do I get my benefits? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WITHDRAWN October 31, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 10-07-058 |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program The department will amend rules in Title 388 WAC related to eligibility and benefit level for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 10-06-061 |
| WAC 388-450-0215 How does the department estimate my assistance unit's income to determine eligibility and benefits? |
Kim Chea (360) 725-4653 |
WSR 10-05-085 |
| WAC 388-492-0040 and 0070 The department may amend rules to ensure that WASHCAP benefits are cost neutral to SNAP. |
Bob Thibodeau (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 10-05-082 |
| WAC 388-444-0030 Work requirements for persons who are able-bodied adults without dependents. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 10-05-080 |
| WAC 388-424-0010, 0060, 0010, 0020; 388-466-0005, 0120, 0130 These amendments revise rules regarding eligibility for assistance for special immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 10-02-095 |
| Chapter 388-484 WAC TANF/SFA five year time limit. |
Stacey Bushaw (360) 725-4622 |
WSR 10-01-161 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 Career services program. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 10-01-160 |
| WAC 388-310-1600 WorkFirst--Sanctions. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
WSR 10-01-159 |
| WAC 388-418-0005 How will I know what changes I must report? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-20-080 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 When do my benefits start? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 09-20-079 |
| WAC 388-448-0080, 0090, 0100, 0110 CSD is amending rules to redefine general assistance incapacity. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-19-125 |
| WAC 388-478-0030 CSD is amending rule to apply a ratable reduction on the general assistance cash grant payment standard. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-19-124 |
| WAC 388-422-0005 What happens to my child, spousal and medical support when I get public assistance? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-16-103 |
| WAC 388-408-0020 When am I not allowed to be in a TANF or SFA assistance unit? |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-16-102 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. Amendments implement statutory changes contained in SHB 1845 regarding medical support obligations in child support orders. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-14-075 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. Amendments implement statutory changes contained in E2SSB 5688 regarding rights and responsibilities of registered domestic partners. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-14-074 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of child support rules. Amendments implement statutory changes contained in SSB 5166 regarding DCS license suspension program. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-14-073 |
| WAC 388-406-0055 When do my benefits start? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-14-072 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Aurea Figueroa-Rogers (360) 725-4623 |
WSR 09-14-017 |
| Chapter 388-412 WAC The department is proposing to adopt rules to reflect the adjustments to household EBT accounts to correct transaction. |
Holly St. John (360) 725-4894 |
WSR 09-13-096 |
| WAC 388-450-0110, 0135 and 0175 These amendments align the GAU earned income deductions with RCW 74.04.266 and the earned income incentive offered under the TANF program. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-11-104 |
| WAC 388-466-0120 and 0130 These amendments are necessary to revise rules regarding eligibility for assistance for special immigrants from Afghanistan. |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 09-11-103 |
| WAC 388-450-0185, 0190, 0195; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0040 The department will amend sections to implement annual adjustments to standards for the WASHCAP and Basic Food program. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 09-10-056 |
| WAC 388-406-0005, 0035 and 0045 The department will propose amendments in order to comply with the statutory changes made to RCW 74.08.060 by the enactment of Substitute Senate Bill 6024 (Chapter 198, Laws of 2009). |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 09-10-055 |
|
Division of Child Support rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 09-10-046 |
| WAC 388-310-0350 WorkFirst--Other exemptions from mandatory participation. |
Sandy Jsames (360) 725-4648 |
WSR 09-09-099 |
| WAC 388-310-0700 The department is proposing to modify and enhance the Comprehensive Evaluation to improve timely engagement in WorkFirst activities. |
Dasha Mitchell (360) 725-4354 |
WSR 09-09-015 |
| WAC 388-310-0200 The department is proposing to eliminate WorkFirst participation requirements for dependent minors. |
Allen Shanafelt (360) 725-4631 |
WSR 09-07-095 |
| WAC 388-492-0040 and 0070 These amendments implement changes necessary to meet cost neutrality requirements between the WASHCAP and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as specified in the approved WASHCAP demonstration project waiver. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 09-06-085 |
| WAC 388-410-0025, 412-0015, 444-0030 and 478-0060 These amendments will implement requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and will be consistent with the requirements of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 09-06-084 |
| WAC 388-436-0050 This rule change is needed to add child transportation to the payment chart as allowed in WAC 388-436-0015. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 09-05-058 |
| WAC 388-454-0015 Temporary absence from the home. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 09-02-058 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 09-01-059 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 The proposed rule change will remove support services for recipients of diversion cash assistance who are receiving career services through the Employment Security Department. The proposal is in response to budget constraints. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-23-098 |
| WAC 388-452-0005 The department will amend rules for Basic Food consistent with approved waivers to interview requirements under 7 CFR 273.2(e) related to required interviews for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP was previously known as the Food Stamp Program. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-22-085 |
| WAC 388-400-0040; 388-450-0015, 0162 and 0185 The department plans to amend rules related to countable income, excluded income, and allowable income deductions for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefit level for the WASHCAP, Basic Food and other assistance programs. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-21-082 |
| WAC 388-310-0400, 0500, 0900, 1000, 1050 These changes are being proposed to invoke new options under the final Deficit Reduction Act, and to maximize the state's ability to meet the federal work participation rate. |
Stephanie Nielsen (360) 725-4699 |
WSR 08-20-050 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 The department is proposing to revise this section to allow parents with dependent children who receive Basic Food assistance and are working 30 hours or more per week to enroll in the Career Services Program. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-20-048 |
| WAC 388-450-0005, 0100, 0106, 0140, 0155, 0156, 0160; 388-470-0060 The department is proposing to clarify how sponsor's income and resources are deemed available to the sponsored immigrants. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WITHDRAWN November 23, 2011 (WSR 11-22-061) WSR 08-17-114 |
| WAC 388-489-0025 Can my transitional food assistance benefits end before the end of my five-month transition period? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-17-107 |
| WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 08-15-134 |
| WAC 388-416-0005; 388-418-0005, 0007 and 0011 The department proposes to amend all necessary rules in Title 388 WAC to expand Simplified Reporting to households as allowed under the 2008 Farm Bill. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-15-133 |
| WAC 388-448-0050 How we determine the severity of mental impairments. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-15-131 |
| WAC 388-450-0040 Native American benefits and payments. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-15-130 |
| WAC 388-478-0005 The department is proposing to revise the maximum payment limit to reflect the 3% increase for TANF, SFA and RCA which was authorized in ESHB 2687 during the 2008 legislative session. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-14-120 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 0185 The department is proposing to exercise an option from the 2002 Farm Bill to treat child support payments made to someone outside of the home as an income exclusion prior to administering the gross income test. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-14-119 |
| WAC 388-412-0015; 388-450-0185, 0190, 1095; 388-478-0060; 388-492-0040 and 0070 Standards must be adjusted annually in order to determine a client's eligibility and benefit level for WASHCAP or the Washington Basic Food program. |
Don Winslow (360) 725-4580 |
WSR 08-13-055 |
| WAC 388-448-0030 and 0040 The department is proposing amendments to the description of medical evidence requirements needed to determine incapacity. These changes are needed to align the medical evidence rules with the intent of RCW 74.04.005. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-13-048 |
| WAC 388-492-0090 How often do my Washington combined application program (WASHCAP) food benefits need to be reviewed? |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725-4615 |
WSR 08-12-069 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 0045 This rule changes in needed to apply the federal policy regarding economic stimulus rebate payments, authorized by the passage of HR 5140, to General Assistance programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-09-112 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC DCS is adopting new and amended sections to implement state legislation which implements the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The state law was signed by the Governor on April 20, 2007 as Laws of 2007, chapter 143, with an effective date of July 22, 2007. |
Nancy Koptur |
WSR 08-06-089 |
| WAC 388-418-0020 How does the department determine the date a change affects my benefits? |
Bill Callahan (360) 725-4619 |
WSR 08-04-075 |
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Medicaid Purchasing Administration
(see Health Care Authority for future activity)
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-406-0005 Can I apply for cash, medical, or Basic Food? |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WITHDRAWN December 1, 2011 (WSR 11-24-035) WSR 11-09-068 |
| WAC 388-505-0210 and 388-542-0011 Eliminating the SSN requirement for premium-based Apple Health for Kids medical coverage is necessary to comply with federal MOE requirements under PPACA; adding description of lawfully present aliens to comply with CHIPRA. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 11-09-057 |
| WAC 388-517-0320 Medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in programs cover some client costs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 11-09-056 |
| WAC 388-438-0125 Alien nursing facility program (state-funded). |
Jason Crabbe (360) 725-1346 |
WSR 11-08-066 |
| WAC 388-545-300, 500, 700, 900; 388-551-2110 The department must reduce its budget expenditures for the current fiscal year by 6.3%. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 11-08-065 |
| Chapter 388-551 WAC Alternatives to hospital services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 11-07-092 |
| WAC 388-505-0220 Family medical eligibility. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 11-05-083 |
| WAC 388-501-0180 and 0184 Amendments are needed to comply with section 6505 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. |
Jason Crabbe (360) 725-1346 |
WSR 11-05-082 |
| Chapter 388-531 WAC Physician-related services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WITHDRAWN August 23, 2011 (WSR 11-17-116) WSR 11-03-082 |
| WAC 388-424-0001, 0006, 0010; 388-450-0156 Amendments bring rules into compliance with the federal CMS guidelines. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 11-03-080 |
| WAC 388-478-0065 Income and resource standards for family medical programs. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 11-03-079 |
| Chapter 388-502 WAC Administration of medical programs--Providers. |
Jason Crabbe (360) 725-1346 |
WSR 11-03-076 |
| WAC 388-475-0820, 0840, 0900 SSI-related medical. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-23-122 |
| WAC 388-406-0010 The department is amending the rule to require only one signature on applications for medical assistance. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-22-120 |
| WAC 388-501-0050, 0060, 0065, 0070 These changes are being made in response to the Governor's Executive Order 10-04 that all state agencies reduce their budget expenditures by 6.3% through the end of the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-22-121 |
| Chapter 388-505, 388-530, 388-532, 388-533 WAC Upon order of the Governor, the Medicaid Purchasing Administration must reduce its budget expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-20-165 |
| Title 388 WAC Upon order of the Governor, the Medicaid Purchasing Administration must reduce its budget expenditures for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 by 6.3%. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-20-160 |
| WAC 388-865-0536 and 0547 New legislation requires that whenever a person who is involuntarily committed to an evaluation and treatment facility is discharged, notification to DMHP is required. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WITHDRAWN September 12, 2011 (WSR 11-19-035) WSR 10-15-062 |
| WAC 388-530-8000 Estimated acquisition cost (EAC). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 10-15-037 |
| WAC 388-416-0015; 388-450-0215; 388-505-0210 and 0211; 388-542-0020 Recently passed CHIPRA requires department to amend rules regarding newborn eligibility for medical assistance. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-13-129 |
| Chapter 388-531 WAC Physician-related services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 10-13-128 |
| WAC 388-424-0009 and 0010 Recently passed legislation pertaining to CHIPRA includes adding certain PRUCOL aliens in the group eligible for pregnancy medical and children's medical. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 10-08-080 |
| Chapter 388-816 WAC The department is developing new chapter to provide services for problem and pathological gambling treatment programs. |
Linda Graves (360) 725-3813 |
WSR 10-08-079 |
| WAC 388-450-0040, 0080; 388-455-0005, 0015; 388-470-0045; 388-475-0350, 0550 and 0600 To implement necessary language regarding exemption of certain property from resources for Native Americans and also payments or interest accrued under EEOICPA for SSI-related medical programs. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 10-07-060 |
| Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
WSR 10-07-059 |
| Chapter 388-535 WAC Dental-related services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 10-06-116 |
| Chapter 388-541 WAC Apple health for kids full premium program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WITHDRAWN September 28, 2010 (WSR 10-20-064) WSR 10-04-116 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2800 Durable medical equipment. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 10-03-109 |
| WAC 388-475-0400 SSI related medical - Vehicles excluded as resources. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-03-028 |
| WAC 388-505-0210 Apple health for kids program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 10-03-027 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC The rule adds language regarding hospital requirements to bill according to the national correct coding initiative (NCCI) standards. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-24-030 |
| WAC 388-531-2000, 388-546-3000, 388-550-5450 Rule changes will give DSHS greater flexibility in making supplemental trauma payments to providers in order to leverage federal matching funds under the ARRA and maximize trauma care system reimbursement. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-24-027 |
| WAC 388-534-0100 Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-22-070 |
| WAC 388-500-0005 Medical definitions. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-22-068 |
| Chapter 388-527 WAC Estate Recovery. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-22-046 |
| WAC 388-505-0110 DSHS is clarifying language, updating references and adding additional provisions to the WAC to comply with SHB 1244, section 209. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WITHDRAWN September 28, 2010 (WSR 10-20-064) WSR 09-18-092 |
| Chapter 388-551 WAC Home health services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-18-091 |
| WAC 388-530-4100 and 4150 Amendments to these sections are required to implement ESSB 5892 which authorizes state purchasing health care programs to maximum appropriate prescription drug use in a cost-effective manner. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-18-058 |
| WAC 388-438-0110 The department will restrict alien medical services to a federal emergency services component and limit state-only coverage to end-stage renal dialysis, cancer treatment, and nursing facility care. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-18-057 |
| WAC 388-549-1100, 1400, 1500 Rural health clinic rules. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-15-164 |
| WAC388-543-2900 Medical supplies and nondurable medical equipment (MSE)--Reimbursement methodology. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-14-041 |
| Chapter 388-552 WAC Oxygen and respiratory therapy services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-13-099 |
| WAC 388-517-0310 Eligibility for federal medicare savings and state-funded medicare buy-in program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-12-090 |
| Chapter 388-543 WAC Durable medical equipment and related supplies, prosthetics, orthotics, medical supplies and related services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-12-043 |
| Chapter 388-880 WAC Special commitment--Sexually violent predators. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
WSR 09-11-102 |
| WAC 388-546-5500 Due to shortfalls in anticipated budget revenues, the department is amending this section by moving modifications of privately owned vehicles to noncovered. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-09-100 |
| WAC 388-517-0400 The department is repealing this section because medicare coinsurance, deductibles, and copayments are addressed in WAC 388-517-0320. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-09-060 |
| WAC 388-530-2000, 2100 Amendments to the prescription drug program are required due to shortfalls in anticipated budget revenues. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-09-059 |
| WAC 388-424-0001, 0006, 0010, 0015 and 388-505-0210 Recently passed legislation allows the state to provide medicaid and SCHIP coverage to legal immigrant children and pregnant women without the 5-year delay from time of U.S. entry. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-07-061 |
| Chapter 388-554 WAC Enteral nutrition program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-06-080 |
| WAC 388-865-0255 MHD is updating and clarifying policy, as well as making language clearer and easier to read. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-05-061 |
| WAC 388-865-0350, 0420, 0425 MHD is updating and clarifying policy, as well as making language clearer and easier to read. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-05-060 |
| WAC 388-501-0165 Amendments clarify the department means "business" days in subsection (7). |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WITHDRAWN April 7, 2010 (WSR 10-09-001) WSR 09-05-059 |
| WAC 388-543-1150, 1300, 1600, 2300 Amendments to the durable medical equipment and related supplies program are required due to shortfalls in anticipated budget revenues. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-057 |
| WAC 388-502-0010, 0020, 0030, 0230 Revisions update and clarify rules which protect the health and safety of clients. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-056
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| WAC 388-501-0050, 0070, 0163, 0169 Revisions update policy regarding payment for healthcare services; add diskography and upright magnetic resonance imaging to the list of noncovered services; clarify process for submitting valid request for authorization and clarify limitation extensions. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 09-05-055 |
| WAC 388-546-5000 through 5400 Transportation services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 09-04-073 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Amendments to hospital-related and other provider-related WAC section are needed due to shortfall in anticipated budget revenues. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-072 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Adding definitions for "never events", "present on admission", and "hospital-acquired conditions"; add language regarding denying and/or paying claims if these events occur.. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-071 |
| WAC 388-535-1245 and chapter 388-535A WAC Amendments are due to shortfall in anticipated budget revenues. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-070 |
| Chapter 388-533 WAC Maternity Support Services (MSS). |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 09-04-069 |
| WAC 388-865-0405, 0452, 0456, 0466, 0468 Legislation passed in 2007 established certain safety requirements for mental health professionals who conduct home visits to stabilize persons in crisis. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-03-098 |
| WAC 388-533-1000 First steps childcare program. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 09-01-143 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-22-023 |
| WAC 388-543-1200 Providers who are eligible to provide services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-22-021 |
| WAC 388-527-2730, 2737, 2750, 2754, 2820 The department is adding language to these Estate Recovery rules to comply with legislation passed in 2008 for state registered domestic partners who receive medical services through DSHS. This change adds both rights and responsibilities for registered partners, recognizing the partnerships for DSHS medical programs, whether federally-matched or state-funded. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-21-146 |
| WAC 388-490-0005 The department requires proof before authorizing benefits for cash, medical and Basic Food. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-20-088 |
| WAC 388-519-0100 and 0110 The department is clarifying language, updating outdated references, and adding provisions to the rules to comply with federal regulations relating to expenses an individual can use toward meeting spenddown. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-19-032 |
| WAC 388-478-0075, 388-505-0210, 388-505-0211, 388-542-0010 and 388-542-0300 The department is expanding premium-based children's healthcare for children in households with incomes up to and including 300% of FPL. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-15-006 |
| Chapter 388-548 WAC Federally qualified health centers. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-14-125 |
| Chapter 388-550 WAC Hospital services. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-11-090 |
| Chapter 388-530 WAC Prescription drugs (outpatient). |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-10-109 |
| WAC 388-526-2610 Prehearing reviews for clients who request a fair hearing. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WITHDRAWN September 28, 2010 (WSR 10-20-064) WSR 08-10-064 |
| WAC 388-416-0020 Certification periods for non-institutionalized medically needy (MN) program. |
Catherine Fisher (360) 725-1357 |
WSR 08-06-044 |
| Chapter 388-865 WAC Community mental health. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 08-01-107 |
| WAC 388-885-005, 010, 015, 020, 025, 030 and 035 Special Commitment Center rules. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
WSR 08-01-022 |
| WAC 388-502-0160 Billing a client. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-01-021 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
WSR 07-24-004 |
| WAC 388-466-0005 and 0130 The department will be proposing the following changes to add "victim of trafficking" to Refugee Cash Assistance and RMA eligibility; substituting "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); and changing the wording from "CHIP" to "Children's Healthcare". |
Colleen Clifford (360) 725-2075 |
WSR 07-22-084 |
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Chapter 388-865 WAC To establish certification requirements for "clubhouses." |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-17-142 |
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WAC 388-550-1050 Hospital Services Definitions. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 07-16-107 |
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WAC 388-501-0060 and 0065 The department is amending these rules to correct errors made in developing the scope of covered services chart in WAC 388-501-0060 and 388-501-0065. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-12-062 |
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Health Technology Clinical Committee Assessments A new HRSA WAC will be developed to support the health technology assessment program established by the 2006 Legislature. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-12-061 |
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Chapter 388-505 WAC Family Medical. |
Carole McRae (360) 725-1250 |
WITHDRAWN January 20, 2011 (WSR 11-04-005) WSR 07-12-031 |
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WAC 388-406-0010 How do I apply for benefits? |
Mary Beth Ingram (360) 725-1327 |
WSR 07-08-094 |
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WAC 388-544-1010, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400 The department is revising the Hearing Aid Services rules to incorporate Phase 1 of the department's restructuring plan for this program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-05-011 |
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Chapter 388-537 WAC School Services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-03-057 |
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WAC 388-533-0390 Childbirth Education. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WITHDRAWN January 20, 2011 (WSR 11-04-005) WSR 07-03-055 |
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Chapter 388-535 WAC Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD). |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 05-20-086 |
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Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement rules |
Lee Mosley (253) 588-5281 |
WSR 04-10-092 |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-710 WAC Consolidated juvenile services program. |
Jeff Patnode (360) 902-8406 |
WSR 09-15-163 |
| Chapter 388-720 WAC Collection of costs of support, treatment, and confinement of juveniles under RCW 13.40.220. |
Lee Mosley (360) 902-8092 |
WSR 09-01-073 |
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WAC 388-740-0070 The department is amending rule to implement chapter 203, laws of 2007 (SSB 5243) by defining behavior which may be cause for the secretary to modify parole and return a juvenile sex offender to confinement for up to twenty-four weeks. |
Kecia Rongen (360) 902-7952 |
WSR 07-16-089 |
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Financial Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-06-0020, 0110, 0150, 0525 and 0540 The department is revising rules to implement Initiative 1163 and ESHB 2314 related to DDD long-term care fingerprint check requirements and 120-day provisional hire. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 725-8072 |
WSR 12-11-039 |
| WAC 388-06-0020, 0110, 0150, 0525 and 0540 The department is revising rules to implement Initiative 1163 passed by voters on November 8, 2011. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 725-8072 |
WSR 12-02-046 |
| WAC 388-06-0110 and 0150 In the 2011 special session, the legislature passed ESHB 1548 delaying the implementation date for long-term care fingerprint check requirements from January 2012 to January 2014. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 725-8072 |
WSR 11-17-135 |
| Chapter 388-06 WAC Background Checks. |
Cindy LaRose (360) 725-8072 |
WSR 09-08-051 |
| Chapter 388-03 WAC Rules and regulations for the certification of DSHS spoken language interpreters and translators. |
Hungling Fu |
WSR 08-12-067 |
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Chapter 388-06 WAC Background Checks. |
Jackie Beery (360) 902-7814 |
WSR 07-11-097 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-02-0580 DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Jim Conant |
WSR 12-06-030 |
| WAC 388-02-0010 and 0220 DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Dia Tornatore / Jim Conant (360) 664-6061 / (360) 664-6081 |
WSR 12-03-048 |
| WAC 388-02-0005 and 0387 DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Marjorie Gray (360) 664-6062 |
WSR 11-14-097 |
| Sign language interpreters Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) formally establishing standards for sign language interpreters to interpret in legal proceedings. |
Emily Hill (360) 902-0271 |
WSR 10-19-134 |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
WSR 08-22-051 |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
WSR 07-10-112 |
