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The Department is proposing to amend WAC 388-449-0220, “How does substance use affect my eligibility for the aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) cash and pregnant women assistance (PWA) programs?” |
Melissa Kenney (360) 764-3272 Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 |
WSR 25-02-043 Objection deadline: March 4, 2025 |
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WACs 388-450-0185, 388-450-0190, 388-450-0195, 388-470-0005 & 388-478-0060 The department is proposing to amend the following WAC sections: WAC 388-450-0185, “What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits?”, 388-450-0190, “How does the department figure my shelter cost income deduction for basic food?”, 388-450-0195, “Does the department use my utility costs when calculating my basic food or WASHCAP benefits?”, 388-470-0005, “How do resources affect my eligibility for cash assistance and basic food?”, and 388-478-0060, “What are the income limits and maximum benefit amounts for basic food?” This filing is necessary to implement SNAP cost-of-living adjustments received August 3, 2024, from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and must be in place by October 1, 2024. The department has filed an emergency rule under WSR 24-20-081. |
Sharon Hill-Laguerre (360) 870-9316 Roanne Harris (360) 870-8059 |
WSR 24-20-135 Objection deadline: December 3, 2024 |
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The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-14A-5001 – What procedures does DCS follow to distribute support collections? The purpose of this proposal is to make non-substantive technical changes in light of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, Chapter 63.30 RCW. |
Monica Turnbaugh (360) 664-5339 |
WSR 24-07-027 Objection deadline: May 21, 2024 |
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The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-437-0001, “Disaster food stamp program.” The title of this rule and the rule itself refer to the “food stamp program.” The current name of the program is the “supplemental nutrition assistance program.” This amendment updates the wording to reflect current usage. |
Roanne Harris (360) 870-8059 |
WSR 24-03-155 Objection deadline: March 26, 2024 |
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The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-436-0065 “What is the pandemic emergency assistance fund (PEAF)?” These housekeeping amendments clarify the federal poverty level (FPL) year when considering PEAF eligibility. |
Melissa Kenney (360) 764-3272 Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 |
WSR 24-01-066 Objection deadline: February 20, 2024 |
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The Department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-450-0185, What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits? These amendments correct a typographical error within the WAC. |
Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 | WSR 23-11-159 Objection deadline: July 25, 2023 |
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The Department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-414-0001, Do I have to meet all eligibility requirements for basic food? These amendments replace an obsolete link with a newer Health and Human Services Poverty Guideline Website link and do not change the effect of the rule. These amendments meet the criteria for expedited adoption as set forth in RCW 34.05.353, specifically subsection (1)(c): “The proposed rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect.” |
Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 | WSR 23-07-098 Objection deadline: May 23, 2023 |
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The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-61-001, How does the Family Violence Amendment affect me if I am getting TANF/SFA? These housekeeping amendments update an incorrect statutory reference for the definition of “family or household member.” These amendments meet the criteria for expedited adoption as set forth in RCW 34.05.353,specifically, subsection (1)(c): “The proposed rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect.” |
Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 | WSR 23-04-073 Objection deadline: April 4, 2023 |
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WACs 388-310-0100 and 388-450-0165 WAC 388-310-0100, WorkFirst-Purpose and 388-450-0165, Gross earned income limit for TANF/SFA. These amendments revise obsolete policy language that was not updated when related TANF laws changed in 1999. With the passage of Public Law 104-193, there is no longer a requirement under federal law for a pregnant person with no other eligible child to be in their third trimester to qualify for TANF. In addition, these amendments remove references to the “general assistance for pregnant women,” which is not a current public assistance program which provides WorkFirst services. |
Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 | WSR 22-24-099 Objection deadline: February 7, 2023 |
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The department is proposing to repeal WAC 388-437-0015, Good cause extension of Social Security number (SSN) requirement for basic food applicants during COVID-19. This rule is being repealed as the related federal COVID-19 flexibility waiver expired on 9/30/2022. SSN Good Cause rules are found in WAC 388-476-0005 and based on federal rule. |
Roanne Harris 360-870-8059 |
WSR 22-23-033 |
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The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-493-0010, Working family support. These amendments only remove obsolete references to specific dates and do not change the effect of the rule. |
(360) 480-3411 |
WSR 22-09-033 Objection deadline: June 21, 2022 |
Economic Services Administration
Type:
Expedited Rule Making (CR-105)