WSR 15-15-024
EXPEDITED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Long-Term Support Administration)
[Filed July 7, 2015, 9:29 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-106-0610 Am I eligible for chore-funded services?
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Rules Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, or deliver to Blake Office Park East, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, AND RECEIVED BY September 22, 2015.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is correcting the reference to the health care authority WAC within WAC 388-106-0610(7).
Reasons Supporting Proposal: For housekeeping rules only, correcting WAC 182-513-1365 to 182-513-1363.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520.
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, Implementation, and Enforcement: Debbie Johnson, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, (360) 725-2531.
June 26, 2015
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-03-038, filed 1/12/15, effective 2/12/15)
WAC 388-106-0610 Am I eligible for chore-funded services?
To be eligible for chore-funded services you must meet all of the following criteria:
(1) Be grandfathered on the chore program before August 1, 2001 and have continued to receive chore without a break in service.
(2) Not be eligible for MPC or COPES.
(3) Be eighteen years of age or older.
(4) Have an unmet or partially met need with at least one of the following activities of daily living, as defined in WAC 388-106-0010.
For each Activity of Daily Living, the minimum level of assistance required in
 
Self
Performance is:
Support
Provided is:
Eating
N/A
Setup
Toileting
Supervision
N/A
Bathing
Supervision
N/A
Dressing
Supervision
N/A
Transfer
Supervision
Setup
Bed Mobility
Supervision
Setup
Walk in Room
OR
Locomotion in Room
OR
Locomotion Outside Immediate Living Environment
Supervision
Setup
Medication Management
Assistance Required
N/A
Personal Hygiene
Supervision
N/A
Body care which includes:
Application of ointment or lotions;
Toenails trimmed;
Dry bandage changes; or
Passive range of motion treatment.
Need
N/A
Your need for assistance in any of the activities listed in this section did not occur because you were unable or no provider was available to assist you will be counted for the purpose of determining your functional eligibility.
(5) Have net household income (as described in WAC 388-450-0005 and 388-450-0040) not exceeding:
(a) The sum of the cost of your chore services; and
(b) One-hundred percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) adjusted for family size.
(6) Have resources, as described in chapter 388-470 WAC, which do not exceed ten thousand dollars for a one-person family or fifteen thousand dollars for a two-person family. (Note: One thousand dollars for each additional family member may be added to these limits.); and
(7) Not transfer assets on or after November 1, 1995 for less than fair market value, as described in WAC ((182-513-1365)) 182-513-1363.