The Developmental Disabilities Administration operates according to the statutes established in the Revised Code of Washington, as interpreted by Washington Administrative Code.
Revised Code of Washington
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) are statutes enacted and amended by the Washington State Legislature. The developmental disabilities statutes are under Title 71A RCW.
Washington Administrative Code
State agencies adopt rules called Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to implement state and federal law. A rule is an agency interpretation of a statute. Rules establish regulations for the agency and the public and have the effect of law.
- DDA Filings and Rules
- DSHS Rules and Policies Assistance Unit (RPAU)
- DSHS Semiannual Rulemaking Agenda
- DSHS Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Currently Enacted Emergency Rules (CR-103E)
- WSR 23-06-057 | Home and Community-Based Waiver Services (Effective March 1, 2023)
- WSR 23-06-047 | Training for Community Residential Service Businesses (Effective February 24, 2023)
- WSR 23-05-063 | HCBS Supported Employment and Community Inclusion (Effective February 13, 2023)
- WSR 22-24-076 | Emergency Transitional Support Services (Effective December 5, 2022)
Permanent Rules
The following permanent rules are currently in effect:
388-71 | Home and community services programs
388-101 | Certified community residential services and supports
388-101D | Requirements for providers of residential services and supports
388-106 | Long-term care services
388-114 | Travel time and work week limitations for individual providers
388-823 | Developmental disabilities administration intake and eligibility determination
388-825 | Developmental disabilities administration service rules
388-826 | Voluntary placement program
388-827 | State supplementary payment program
388-828 | The division of developmental disabilities (DDD) assessment
388-829 | Community residential service business training requirements
388-829A | Alternative living
388-829B | Enhanced Case Management Program
388-829C | Companion homes
388-829R | Overnight planned respite services
388-831 | Community protection program
388-832 | Individual and family services program
388-833 | Community crisis stabilization service program
388-834 | Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR)
388-835 | ICF/ID program and reimbursement system
388-837 | Residential habilitation center (RHC) ICF/ID program
388-840 | Work programs for residents of residential habilitation centers in the division of developmental disabilities
388-845 | DDA home and community based services waivers
388-850 | County plan for developmental disabilities
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