PDFWAC 388-835-0345

Can residents overdraw their trust account?

(1) A resident may not overdraw their account (show a debit balance).
(2) If residents want to spend an amount greater than the balance in their trust account, the facility may loan the residents money from facility funds.
(3) The facility can collect loans to residents by installments from the portion of the resident's allowance remaining at the end of each month.
(4) The facility cannot charge residents interest on these loans.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, § 388-835-0345, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]