Office of Rates Management

The mission of the Office of Rates Management is to design and administer payment systems that support the provision of cost-effective long-term care. The Office of Rates Management includes: Aging and Long-Term Support Reimbursement and Analysis; Nursing Facility Rates; and Developmental Disabilities Rates. On occasion, the Office of Rates Management works with third-party contractors to provide various reports regarding Medicaid rates. Those reports can be found on the Reports page. If you would like to request information or data, the Public Disclosure Request form will help us get you what you need. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) changes in progress

• WAC 388-96-905 - Amending the rule to accurately reflect the proper terms and procedures for MDS accuracy reviews.
  • CR-101
• WAC 388-96-808 - Amending the rule to align Change of Ownership (CHOW) rules with system limitations.
  • CR-101

To see past rulemaking, visit the rule making page.

Developmental Disabilities

• Developmental Disabilities Rates
• Developmental Disabilities Rates and Reimbursement Website

Home and Community

• Home & Community Services Rates Excel | PDF
• Home & Community Services Rates History

Nursing Facilities

• 3.4 HPRD Direct Care Reporting Requirements
• Audit and Credit Balance Report Information
• Case Mix
• Cost Reports
• Dear Administrator Letters
• Minimum Data Set
• Nursing Assistant Certified Reimbursement
• Rates and Reports
• Independent Rate Reports
• Safety Net Assessment

Please note our mailing address is different from our physical address. The mailing address is to be used for all correspondence sent through the U. S. Postal Service. The physical address is only to be used for carrier services (Federal Express, UPS, etc.). DO NOT use the physical address for U.S. mail; your mail will be returned to you.