August 8, 2023

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
August 08, 2023 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on August 8, 2023, will be held online for those interested in attending. Meeting details are below:

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Select the WAC number to view or print a copy of the CR-102 form and the rule text. Send all comments on the rule to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.

Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WACs 388-845-0603, 388-845-0610 & 388-845-2110

WAC 388-845-0603, Who is eligible to receive community inclusion services?, 388-845-0610, Are there limits to community inclusion services you may receive? and 388-845-2110, Are there limits to the supported employment services you may receive? These changes to chapter 388-845 WAC are necessary to implement amendments to DDA’s home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Substantive changes remove the prohibition to receive employment services and community inclusion services concurrently and remove “consecutive” to align with RCW 71A.12.200.

Chantelle Diaz 360-407-1589

Preproposal filed as WSR 23-05-065
Proposed rules filed as WSR 23-14-001
Hearing Date:  August 8, 2023

Chapter 388-845 WAC

These changes to chapter 388-845 WAC are necessary to implement amendments to DDA’s home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Major changes to the chapter: adjust the yearly limits applicable to certain waivers; add assistive technology to multiple waivers; remove the positive behavior support and consultation service from all waivers except the Community Protection waiver; amend the definition of the specialized evaluation and consultation service; amend the definition of community engagement; add teleservice as a service delivery method; add remote supports to multiple waivers; and make other changes necessary to implement amendments to DDA’s HCBS waivers as approved by CMS.

Chantelle Diaz 360-407-1589

Preproposal filed as WSR 22-18-073
Proposed rules filed as WSR 23-12-078
Hearing Date:  August 8, 2023

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Rules Coordinator

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
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Olympia, WA  98504-5850
Phone: (360) 664-6097
Fax: (360) 664-6185
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