PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-09-013.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 388-845-0205 Basic waiver services and 388-845-0210 Basic Plus waiver services.
Hearing Location(s): Blake Office Park East, Rose Room, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 (one block north of the intersection of Pacific Avenue S.E. and Alhadeff Lane, behind Goodyear Tire. A map or directions are available at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6097), on February 6, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than February 7, 2007.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, delivery 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail schilse@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Stephanie Schiller, DSHS Rules Consultant, by February 2, 2007, TTY (360) 664-6178 or (360) 664-6097 or by e-mail at schilse@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The division of developmental disabilities (DDD) has received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase the dollar maximum for certain services in the Basic and Basic Plus waivers within the home and community based service (HCBS) waivers.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Approval from CMS.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120.
Statute Being Implemented: Title 71A RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Steve Brink, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, e-mail brinksc@dshs.wa.gov, (360) 725-3416, fax (360) 407-0955; Implementation: Shannon Manion, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, e-mail maniosk@dshs.wa.gov, (360) 725-3445, fax (360) 407-0955; and Enforcement: Don Clintsman, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, e-mail clintdl@dshs.wa.gov, (360) 725-3421, fax (360) 407-0955.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. DDD has determined that these rules do not affect small businesses.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. These rules relate only to client medical or financial eligibility and are exempt from a cost-benefit analysis pursuant to RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vii).
December 26, 2006
Andy Fernando, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
3782.3
| BASIC WAIVER | SERVICES | YEARLY LIMIT |
| AGGREGATE SERVICES: | May not exceed
$(( |
|
| Behavior management and consultation | ||
| Community guide | ||
| Environmental accessibility adaptations | ||
| Occupational therapy | ||
| Physical therapy | ||
| Specialized medical equipment/supplies | ||
| Specialized psychiatric services | ||
| Speech, hearing and language services | ||
| Staff/family consultation and training | ||
| Transportation | ||
| EMPLOYMENT/DAY PROGRAM SERVICES: | May not exceed
$(( |
|
| Community access | ||
| Person-to-person | ||
| Prevocational services | ||
| Supported employment | ||
| Sexual deviancy evaluation | Limits are determined by DDD | |
| Respite care | Limits are determined by respite assessment | |
| Personal care | Limits are determined by CARE assessment | |
| MENTAL HEALTH STABILIZATION SERVICES: | Limits are determined by a mental health professional or DDD | |
| Behavior management and consultation | ||
| Mental health crisis diversion bed services | ||
| Skilled nursing | ||
| Specialized psychiatric services | ||
| Emergency assistance is only for services contained in the Basic waiver | $6000 per year; Preauthorization required |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.12 [71A.12.120] and chapter 71A.12 RCW. 06-01-024, § 388-845-0205, filed 12/13/05, effective 1/13/06.]
| BASIC PLUS WAIVER | SERVICES | YEARLY LIMIT |
| AGGREGATE SERVICES: | May not exceed
$(( |
|
| Behavior management and consultation | ||
| Community guide | ||
| Environmental accessibility adaptations | ||
| Occupational therapy | ||
| Physical therapy | ||
| Skilled nursing | ||
| Specialized medical equipment/supplies | ||
| Specialized psychiatric services | ||
| Speech, hearing and language services | ||
| Staff/family consultation and training | ||
| Transportation | ||
| EMPLOYMENT/DAY PROGRAM SERVICES: | May not exceed
$(( |
|
| Community access | ||
| Person-to-person | ||
| Prevocational services | ||
| Supported employment | ||
| Adult foster care (adult family home) | Determined per department rate structure | |
| Adult residential care (boarding home) | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH STABILIZATION SERVICES: | Limits determined by a mental health professional or DDD | |
| Behavior management and consultation | ||
| Mental health crisis diversion bed services | ||
| Skilled nursing | ||
| Specialized psychiatric services | ||
| Personal care | Limits determined by the CARE assessment | |
| Respite care | Limits are determined by respite assessment | |
| Sexual deviancy evaluation | Limits are determined by DDD | |
| Emergency assistance
(( |
$6000 per year; Preauthorization required |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.12 [71A.12.120] and chapter 71A.12 RCW. 06-01-024, § 388-845-0210, filed 12/13/05, effective 1/13/06.]