WSR 17-08-067
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Developmental Disabilities Administration)
[Filed March 31, 2017, 3:14 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-04-031.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to [amend] WAC 388-828-1520 Where is the DDA assessment and reassessment administered?
Hearing Location(s): Office Building 2, DSHS Headquarters, 1115 Washington, Olympia, WA 98504 (public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/driving-directions-office-bldg-2), on May 9, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than May 10, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, email DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., May 9, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, by April 25, 2017, phone (360) 664-6092, TTY (360) 664-6178, or email KildaJA@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-828-1520 to require the department to ask any individual receiving a developmental disabilities administration (DDA)-paid service in their home or place of residence for permission to view their living quarters during the DDA assessment and any follow-up visit.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: These amendments are necessary to align the rule with RCW 71A.12.310.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.310.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: DSHS, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Chantelle Diaz, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, (360) 407-1581; Implementation and Enforcement: Ron Bryan, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, (360) 407-1502.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310(4), the proposed rule is exempt from a small business economic impact statement because these amendments incorporate content dictated by statute.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(iii) the proposed rule is exempt because these amendments incorporate content dictated by statute.
March 31, 2017
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-17-009, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16)
WAC 388-828-1520 Where is the DDA assessment and reassessment administered?
(1) DDA assessments and reassessments are administered ((in your home, place of residence, or at another)) at a location that is convenient to you, such as your home or place of residence.
(2) If you receive or plan to receive a DDA-paid service in your home or place of residence and the DDA assessment is not administered in your home or place of residence ((and if you receive a DDA paid service in your home or residence)), DDA will conduct a follow-up home visit to ensure your person-centered service plan/individual support plan can be implemented in your living environment.
(3) If you receive or plan to receive a DDA-paid service in your home or place of residence, DDA must ask permission to view your living quarters during the DDA assessment or follow-up home visit.