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 Home 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 388-105-0005 - Amending rules to accurately reflect current AFH, AL, ARC, and EARC rates.
  • CR-103E and rule text. This language will take effect on February 17, 2018 and are the same text as the emergency rules currently in effect.
  • CR-102. The proposed permanent text is the same as the emergency rule.

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
• 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
• Reports
• Safety Net Assessment