Date of Adoption: July 24, 2002.

     Purpose: The Division of Developmental Disabilities is adopting these amendments only to make corrections to obsolete or incorrect WAC and RCW cross-references without changing the effect of the rules; therefore a preproposal statement of inquiry was not filed per RCW 34.05.310(4). Rules affected by these amendments are contained in chapter 388-825 WAC, Division of developmental disabilities service rules; chapter 388-830 WAC, Division of developmental disabilities reimbursement system; chapter 388-835 WAC, ICF/MR program and reimbursement system; chapter 388-850 WAC, County plan for development disabilities; and chapter 388-853 WAC, Cost of care of mentally deficient persons residing in state institutions.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-825-020 Definitions, 388-825-025 Exemptions, 388-825-030 Eligibility for services, 388-825-035 Determination of eligibility, 388-825-045 Determination for necessary services, 388-825-050 Individual service plan, 388-825-055 Authorization of services, 388-825-100 Notification, 388-825-120 Adjudicative proceeding, 388-825-205 Who is eligible to participate in the family support opportunity program?, 388-825-210 What basic services can my family receive from the family support opportunity program?, 388-825-234 How can my family qualify for serious need funds?, 388-825-248 Who is covered under these rules?, 388-825-250 Continuity of family support services, 388-825-252 Family support services, 388-825-270 Are there exceptions to the licensing requirement?, 388-825-278 Are there any educational requirements for individual providers?, 388-830-015 Determination of eligibility, 388-830-020 Notification to potential applicants, 388-830-025 Application for services, 388-830-035 Implementation of necessary services, 388-835-0110 Is DSHS required to give written notice when it intends to transfer an individual?, 388-835-0180 What if an ICF/MR contract is terminated?, 388-835-0265 Can providers file amendments if a DSHS field audit has been scheduled?, 388-835-0395 How must a facility maintain resident property records?, 388-835-0575 What requirements apply to calculating ICF/MR reimbursement rates?, 388-835-0745 What recourse does a provider have if DSHS rejects their proposed preliminary settlement?, 388-835-0755 Can a provider disagree with a final settlement report?, chapter 388-850 WAC (chapter caption, corrected) County plan for mental health, developmental disabilities, WAC 388-850-015 Exemptions, 388-850-025 Program operation -- General provisions, 388-850-050 Client rights -- Notification of client, 388-853-010 Authority, 388-853-030 Schedule of per capital cost, 388-853-035 Exempt income, and 388-853-080 Notice and finding of responsibility -- Appeal procedure.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.16.010, 71A.16.030, 71A.12.030, chapter 71A.20 RCW, RCW 72.01.090, and 72.33.125.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 02-11-143 on May 22, 2002.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 35, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 35, Repealed 0.
     Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

July 24, 2002

Brian H. Lindgren, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit

     "Adolescent" means a DDD eligible child age thirteen through seventeen years.

     "Attendant care" means provision of physical and/or behavioral support to protect the safety and well being of a client.

     "Best interest" includes, but is not limited to, client-centered benefits to:

     (1) Prevent regression or loss of skills already acquired;

     (2) Achieve or maintain economic self-support;

     (3) Achieve or maintain self-sufficiency;

     (4) Prevent or remedy neglect, abuse, or exploitation of individuals unable to protect their own interest;

     (5) Preserve or reunite families; and

     (6) Provide the least-restrictive setting that will meet the person's medical and personal needs.

     "Client or person" means a person the division determines under RCW 71A.16.040 and WAC 388-825-030 eligible for division-funded services.

     "Community support services" means one or more of the services listed in RCW 71A.12.040 including, but not limited to the following services: Architectural, case management, early childhood intervention, employment, counseling, family support, respite care, information and referral, health services and equipment, therapy services, and residential support.

     "Department" means the department of social and health services of the state of Washington.

     "Director" means the director of the division of developmental disabilities.

     "Division or DDD" means the division of developmental disabilities of the department of social and health services.

     "Emergency" means a sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action.

     "Exemption" means the department's approval of a written request for an exception to a rule in this chapter.

     "Family" means individuals, of any age, living together in the same household and related by blood, marriage, adoption or as a result of sharing legal custody of a minor child.

     "Family resources coordinator" means the person who is:

     (1) Recognized by the IDEA Part C lead agency; and

     (2) Responsible for:

     (a) Providing family resources coordination;

     (b) Coordinating services across agencies; and

     (c) Serving as a single contact to help families receiving assistance and services for their eligible children who are under three years of age.

     "ICF/MR" means a facility certified as an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded by Title XIX to provide services to the mentally retarded or persons with related conditions.

     "ICF/MR Eligible" for admission to an ICF/MR means a person is determined by DDD as needing active treatment as defined in CFR 483.440. Active treatment requires:

     (1) Twenty-four hour supervision; and

     (2) Continuous training and physical assistance in order to function on a daily basis due to deficits in the following areas: Toilet training, personal hygiene, dental hygiene, self-feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and communication.

     "Individual" means a person applying for services from the division.

     "Individual alternative living" means provision of community-based individualized client training, assistance and/or ongoing support to enable a client to live as independently as possible with minimal services.

     "Individual supportive living service" (also known as companion home) means provision of twenty-four hour residential support in a nonlicensed home for one adult person with developmental disabilities.

     "Intelligence quotient score" means a full scale score on the Wechsler, or the intelligence quotient score on the Stanford-Binet or the Leiter International Performance Scale.

     "Medicaid personal care" is the provision of medically necessary personal care tasks as defined in chapter 388-15 WAC.

     "Nonresidential programs" means programs including, but not limited to, county-funded habilitation services.

     "Nursing facility eligible" means a person is assessed by DDD as meeting the requirements for admission to a licensed nursing home as defined in WAC ((388-97-235)) 388-71-0700 (3) through (5). The person must require twenty-four hour care provided by or under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

     "Other resources" means resources that may be available to the client, including but not limited to:

     (1) Private insurance;

     (2) Medicaid;

     (3) Indian health care;

     (4) Public school services through the office of the superintendent of public instruction; and

     (5) Services through the department of health.

     "Part C" means early intervention for children from birth through thirty-five months of age as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C and 34 CFR, Part 303 and Washington's federally approved grant.

     "Residential habilitation center" or "RHC" means a state-operated facility certified to provide ICF/MR and/or nursing facility level of care for persons with developmental disabilities.

     "RHC capacity" means the maximum number of eligible persons that can reside in a residential habilitation center without exceeding its 1997 legislated budgeted capacity.

     "Residential programs" means provision of support for persons in community living situations. Residential programs include DDD certified community residential services and support, both facility-based such as, licensed group homes, and non-facility based, i.e., supportive living, intensive tenant support, and state-operated living alternatives (SOLA). Other residential programs include individual alternative living, intensive individual supportive living services, adult family homes, adult residential care services, nursing homes, and children's foster homes.

     "Respite care" means temporary residential services provided to a person and/or the person's family on an emergency or planned basis.

     "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of social and health services or the secretary's designee.

     "Vacancy" means an opening at a RHC, which when filled, would not require the RHC to exceed its 1997 biannually budgeted capacity, minus:

     (1) Twenty-six beds designated for respite care use; and

     (2) Any downsizing related to negotiations with the Department of Justice regarding community placements.

     "Vulnerable adult" means a person who has a developmental disability as defined under RCW 71A.10.020.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. 99-23-021, amended and recodified as § 388-825-020, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030. 99-04-071, § 275-27-020, filed 2/1/99, effective 3/4/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.12A.030 and 71A.16.030. 98-20-044, § 275-27-020, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.14.030 and 71A.16.020. 92-09-115 (Order 3373), § 275-27-020, filed 4/21/92, effective 5/22/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.020. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-27-020, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 89-06-049 (Order 2767), § 275-27-020, filed 2/28/89; 84-15-058 (Order 2124), § 275-27-020, filed 7/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.33.040, 72.33.125 and 72.33.165. 78-04-033 (Order 1280), § 275-27-020, filed 3/16/78; Order 1143, § 275-27-020, filed 8/11/76.]

     (a) Assessment of the exemption shall not undermine the legislative intent of Title 71A RCW; and

     (b) Evaluation of the exemption request shows granting the exemption shall not adversely ((effect)) affect the quality of the services, supervision, health, and safety of department-served persons.

     (2) Agencies and individual providers shall retain a copy of each department-approved exemption.

     (3) Exemption requests are not subject to appeal.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-025, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.12A.030 and 71A.16.030. 98-20-044, § 275-27-023, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040 and Title 71A RCW. 97-13-051, § 275-27-023, filed 6/13/97, effective 7/14/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.020. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-27-023, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91.]

     (a) A condition defined as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or another neurological or other condition as described under WAC ((275-27-026)) 388-825-030;

     (b) Originates before the individual reaches eighteen years of age;

     (c) Is expected to continue indefinitely; and

     (d) Results in a substantial handicap.

     (2) Mental retardation is a condition resulting in significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning as evidenced by:

     (a) A diagnosis of mental retardation documented by a licensed psychologist or certified school psychologist; and

     (b) A substantial handicap when the individual has an intelligence quotient score of more than two standard deviations below the mean using the Stanford-Binet, Wechsler, or Leiter International Performance Scale; and

     (c) An intelligence quotient score which is not:

     (i) Expected to improve with treatment, instruction, or skill acquisition above the established level; or

     (ii) Attributable to mental illness or other psychiatric condition; and

     (d) Meeting the requirements of developmental disability under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section.

     (3) Cerebral palsy is a condition evidenced by:

     (a) A diagnosis of cerebral palsy by a licensed physician; and

     (b) A substantial handicap when, after forty-eight months of age:

     (i) An individual needs direct physical assistance in two or more of the following activities:

     (A) Eating;

     (B) Dressing;

     (C) Bathing;

     (D) Toileting; or

     (E) Mobility; or

     (ii) An individual meets the requirements under subsection (6)(b) of this section; and

     (c) Meeting the requirements under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section.

     (4) Epilepsy is a condition evidenced by:

     (a) A diagnosis of epilepsy by a board-eligible neurologist, including documentation the condition is chronic; and

     (b) The presence of partially controlled or uncontrolled seizures; and

     (c) A substantial handicap when the individual:

     (i)(A) Requires the presence of another individual to monitor the individual's medication, and is certified by a physician to be at risk of serious brain damage/trauma without direct physical assistance from another individual; or

     (B) In the case of individuals eighteen years of age or older only, requires the presence of another individual to monitor the individual's medication, and is unable to monitor the individual's own medication resulting in risk of medication toxicity or serious dosage side effects threatening the individual's life; or

     (ii) Meets the requirements under subsection (6)(b) of this section; and

     (d) Meeting the requirements under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section.

     (5) Autism is a condition evidenced by:

     (a) A specific diagnosis, by a board-eligible psychiatrist or licensed clinical psychologist, of autistic disorder, a particular diagnostic subgroup of the general diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders; and

     (b) A substantial handicap shown by:

     (i) The presence of significant deficits of social and communication skills and marked restriction of activities of daily living, as determined by one or more of the following persons with at least one year's experience working with autistic individuals:

     (A) Licensed psychologists;

     (B) Psychiatrists;

     (C) Social workers;

     (D) Certified communication disorder specialists;

     (E) Registered occupational therapists;

     (F) Case managers;

     (G) Certificated educators; and

     (H) Others; or

     (ii) Meeting the requirements under subsection (6)(b) of this section; and

     (c) Meeting the requirements under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section.

     (6) Another neurological or other condition closely related to mental retardation, or requiring treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation is a condition evidenced by:

     (a)(i) Impairment of the central nervous system as diagnosed by a licensed physician; and

     (ii) A substantial handicap when, after forty-eight months of age, an individual needs direct physical assistance with two or more of the following activities:

     (A) Eating;

     (B) Dressing;

     (C) Bathing;

     (D) Toileting; or

     (E) Mobility; and

     (iii) An intelligence quotient score of at least one and one-half standard deviations below the mean, using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale, the Stanford-Binet, or the Leiter International Performance Scale; and

     (iv) Meeting the requirements under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section; or

     (b) A condition evidenced by:

     (i) An intelligence quotient score at least one and one-half standard deviations below the mean, using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale, the Stanford-Binet, or the Leiter International Performance Scale; or

     (ii) If the individual's intelligence score is higher than one and one-half standard deviations below the mean, then current or previous eligibility for participation in special education, under WAC ((392-171-376)) 392-172-114 through ((392-171-451)) 392-172-150, shall be demonstrated. Such participation shall not currently or at eighteen years of age be solely due to one or more of the following:

     (A) Psychiatric impairment;

     (B) Serious emotional/behavioral disturbance; or

     (C) Orthopedic impairment; and

     (iii) A substantial handicap when a standard score of more than two standard deviations below the mean in each of four domains of the adaptive behavior section of the Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) is obtained, the domains identified as:

     (A) Motor skills;

     (B) Social and communication skills;

     (C) Personal living skills;

     (D) Community living skills; and

     (iv) The ICAP is administered at least every twenty-four months; and

     (v) Is not attributable to mental illness, personality and behavioral disorders, or other psychiatric conditions; and

     (vi) Meets the requirements under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section; or

     (c) A child under six years of age at risk of developmental disability, as measured by developmental assessment tools and administered by qualified professionals, showing a substantial handicap as evidenced by one of the following:

     (i) A delay of at least twenty-five percent of the chronological age in one or more developmental areas between birth and twenty-four months of age; or

     (ii) A delay of at least twenty-five percent of the chronological age in two or more developmental areas between twenty-five and forty-eight months of age; or

     (iii) A delay of at least twenty-five percent of the chronological age in three or more developmental areas between forty-nine and seventy-two months of age; and

     (iv) Such eligibility shall be subject to review at any time, but at least at thirty-six months of age and at least seventy-two months of age;

     (v) Developmental areas as described in subsection (6)(c) of this section are:

     (A) Fine or gross motor skills;

     (B) Self-help skills;

     (C) Expressive and receptive communication skills, including American sign language skills;

     (D) Social skills; and

     (E) Cognitive, academic, or problem-solving skills.

     (vi) Qualified professionals, as described in subsection (6)(c) of this section, include, but are not limited to, the following professionals with at least one year's experience and training in the field of child development and preferably in the area of developmental disabilities:

     (A) Licensed physicians;

     (B) Licensed psychologists;

     (C) Certified communication disorder specialists;

     (D) Registered occupational therapists;

     (E) Licensed physical therapists;

     (F) Case managers;

     (G) Registered public health nurses; and

     (H) Educators.

     (vii) Any standardized developmental assessment tool may be used if the tool:

     (I) Is reasonably reliable and valid by professional standards; and

     (II) Demonstrates the information required to make a determination of the developmental delay; or

     (d) A child under six years of age having a diagnosis of Down Syndrome.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-030, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.10.020. 92-04-004 (Order 3319), § 275-27-026, filed 1/23/92, effective 2/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 89-06-049 (Order 2767), § 275-27-026, filed 2/28/89.]

     (2) The department may require appropriate documents substantiating the presence of a developmental disability.

     (3) When the department uses or requires the Wechsler Intelligence Test for the purposes of this chapter, the department may consider any standardized Wechsler Intelligence Test as a valid measure of intelligence, assuming a full scale score can be obtained.

     (4) If, in the opinion of the testing psychologist, an individual is not able to complete all of the subtests necessary to achieve a full scale score on the Wechsler, the department shall make a professional judgment about the person's intellectual functioning, based upon the information available.

     (5) When an applicant has a significant hearing impairment, the department may use or require the Leiter International Performance Scale to determine the individual's intelligence quotient for the purposes of WAC ((275-27-026)) 388-825-030.

     (6) When an applicant has a significant vision impairment, the department may use or require the Wechsler verbal intelligence quotient score as the intelligence quotient score for the purposes of WAC ((275-27-026)) 388-825-030 .

     (7) When an Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) is required by the department to demonstrate a substantial handicap, the department shall provide or arrange for the administration of the ICAP.

     (8) The department shall determine an applicant's eligibility for services within ten working days of receipt of the completed application and supporting documents.

     (9) Any documentation the department requires shall be subject to departmental review. The department may also review client eligibility at any time.

     (10) The secretary or designee may authorize eligibility under subsection (1) of this section under the following conditions:

     (a) To register a child under eighteen years of age who is eligible for medically intensive home care services, under the department's Title XIX Model 50 waiver program; or

     (b) To eliminate the department's requirement for documentation of disability prior to eighteen years of age when:

     (i) The applicant is otherwise eligible under WAC ((275-27-026)) 388-825-030; and

     (ii) The department and applicant are unable to obtain any documentation of disability originating prior to eighteen years of age; and

     (iii) The department has determined the applicant's condition occurred prior to eighteen years of age.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-035, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 89-06-049 (Order 2767), § 275-27-030, filed 2/28/89; 84-15-058 (Order 2124), § 275-27-030, filed 7/18/84; Order 1143, § 275-27-030, filed 8/11/76.]

     (a) Provide choice of service options within available funding that assists people to remain in their homes and communities;

     (b) Plan and develop community support services that take into consideration the unique needs of the individual and family.

     (2) After the evaluation is completed, and if appropriate, the division will develop an individual service plan pursuant to WAC ((275-27-060)) 388-825-050.

     (3) Determination of necessary services is not a guarantee of service authorization or delivery. Service authorization and delivery of services are pursuant to WAC ((275-27-230)) 388-825-055.

     (4) The department will develop an outreach program to ensure that eligible persons are aware of all of the services provided by DDD, including community support services and residential habilitation centers.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-045, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.12A.030 and 71A.16.030. 98-20-044, § 275-27-050, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 86-18-049 (Order 2418), § 275-27-050, filed 8/29/86; 84-15-058 (Order 2124), § 275-27-050, filed 7/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.33.040, 72.33.125 and 72.33.165. 78-04-033 (Order 1280), § 275-27-050, filed 3/16/78; Order 1143, § 275-27-050, filed 8/11/76.]

     (2) An ISP shall be based on an assessment of a person's needs and will specify the services adjudged to be in the best interests of the person and meet the person's habilitation needs. The ISP shall be in the form and manner specified by the director.

     (3) A person, the parent if a person is seventeen years of age or younger, or the person's guardian, or an advocate, or the service provider may request review or modification of the service plan at any time based on changed circumstances.

     (4) The department's implementation of specific provisions of the plan shall require the development, review, and may require significant modifications of the ISP and shall include, to the maximum extent possible:

     (a) Appropriate division staff;

     (b) The person;

     (c) The person's parent or guardian;

     (d) Advocate; and

     (e) Representatives of the agency or facility which is, or will be, primarily responsible for the implementation of specific provisions of the plan.

     (5) An ISP shall be a planning document, and shall not be an authorization for services. An ISP shall not guarantee the authorization or delivery of services. The authorization of such services is described under WAC ((275-27-230)) 388-825-055.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-050, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.020. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-27-060, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 86-18-049 (Order 2418), § 275-27-060, filed 8/29/86; 84-15-058 (Order 2124), § 275-27-060, filed 7/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.33.040, 72.33.125 and 72.33.165. 78-04-033 (Order 1280), § 275-27-060, filed 3/16/78; Order 1143, § 275-27-060, filed 8/11/76.]

     (a) Placement to and from residential habilitation centers;

     (b) Community residential services;

     (c) Family support services; and

     (d) Nonresidential programs.

     (2) The division's authorization of services shall be based on the availability of services and funding.

     (3) The division will include the following persons when determining authorized services:

     (a) The person;

     (b) The person's parent or guardian and may include:

     (i) The person's advocate; or

     (ii) Other responsible parties.

     (4) Per RCW ((71A.116.010)) 71A.16.010 the division shall offer adults the choice of admittance to a residential habilitation center if all of the following conditions exist:

     (a) An RHC vacancy is available;

     (b) Funding, specifically designated for this purpose in the state operating budget, is available for alternative community support services;

     (c) The person or their family is requesting residential services;

     (d) The person meets ICF/MR or nursing facility eligibility for the available RHC vacancy;

     (e) The person is the most in need of residential services as determined by DDD after reviewing all persons determined eligible for ICF/MR or nursing facility level of care. DDD will make this selection based on the following criteria:

     (i) The person is age eighteen or older;

     (ii) The person's/family's health and safety is in jeopardy due to the lack of necessary residential support and supervision:

     (A) Priority is given to eligible persons/families currently without necessary residential supports;

     (B) Other eligible persons will be considered based on their risk of losing residential supports due to unstable or deteriorating circumstances.

     (f) The person's alternative DDD funded community support services would cost seventy percent or more of the average RHC rate, assuming a minimum household size of three persons.

     (5) If RHC capacity is not being used for permanent residents, the division will make these vacancies available for respite care or any other services the department determines are needed and allowable within the rules governing the use of federal funds.

     (a) Admission of a child or adolescent to an RHC for respite care requires the written approval of the division director or designee.

     (b) Respite care exceeding thirty days in a calendar year is subject to subsection (6) of this section.

     (6) The division shall not make an emergency or temporary admission of a person to a residential habilitation center for thirty-one days or more without the written approval of the division director or the director's designee if the admission is not a choice provided under subsection (4) of this section.

     (a) Children twelve years of age and younger shall not be admitted to an RHC.

     (b) Admission of an adolescent to an RHC can only occur if:

     (i) DDD determines that foster placement services cannot meet the emergency needs of the child/family; and

     (ii) A voluntary placement plan is in place with DDD with the goal of community placement or family reunification; and

     (iii) Progress towards placement planning is reported to the division director at least every ninety days.

     (7) The division shall authorize county-funded services only when the:

     (a) Service is included in a department contract; and

     (b) Person is at least twenty-one years of age and graduated from school during their twenty-first year; or

     (c) Person is twenty-two years of age or older; or

     (d) Person is two years of age or younger and eligible for early intervention services.

     (8) The department shall require a person to participate in defraying the cost of services provided when mandated by state or federal regulation or statute.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-055, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.12A.030 and 71A.16.030. 98-20-044, § 275-27-230, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.020. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-27-230, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 86-18-049 (Order 2418), § 275-27-230, filed 8/29/86; 84-15-058 (Order 2124), § 275-27-230, filed 7/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070, 72.33.125 and 72.33.850. 82-06-034 (Order 1771), § 275-27-230, filed 3/1/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.33.040, 72.33.125 and 72.33.165. 78-04-033 (Order 1280), § 275-27-230, filed 3/16/78; Order 1143, § 275-27-230, filed 8/11/76.]

     (a) Denial or termination of eligibility set forth in WAC ((275-27-030)) 388-825-100;

     (b) Development or modification of the individual service plan set forth in WAC ((275-27-060)) 388-825-050;

     (c) Authorization, denial, reduction, or termination of services set forth in WAC ((275-27-230)) 388-825-100; and

     (d) Admission or readmission to, or discharge from, a residential habilitation center.

     (2) The notice shall set forth appeal rights pursuant to WAC ((275-27-500)) 388-825-120 and a statement that the client's case manager can be contacted for an explanation of the reasons for the action.

     (3)(a) The department shall provide notice of a denial or partial authorization of a family support services request and a statement of reason for denial or partial authorization, or reduction to the person or persons described in subsection (1) of this section. The department shall send such notice no later than five working days before the end of the month previous to the month for which service was requested;

     (b) The department shall make available an administrative review of a decision to deny or partially authorize services upon receipt of a written request by a person or persons described in subsection (1) of this section to the administrator of the region in which the client is living. The regional office must receive a request for administrative review by the last working day of the month;

     (c) The client shall state in the written request why the client or client's family believes their service priority designation is not correct;

     (d) Upon receipt of request for administrative review, the regional administrator or designee shall review the request and the client file; and

     (e) The department shall send the results of the administrative review to the client and/or family within the first five working days of the service month for which the client is being denied or receiving a partial authorization for services.

     (4) The department shall provide at least thirty days' advance notice of action to terminate a client's eligibility, terminate or reduce a client's service, or discharge a client from a residential habilitation center to the community. Transfer or removal of a client from a service set forth in WAC ((275-27-500 (5)(f))) 388-825-120 (5)(f) is governed by that section, and reduction of family support funding during the service authorization period is covered by subsection (3)(a) of this section.

     (5) All parties affected by such department decision shall be consulted, whenever possible, during the decision process by the responsible field services regional office in person and/or by telephone.

     (6) The division shall ensure notification to the school district in which a school-aged child is to be placed when a placement decision is reached.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-100, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040 and Title 71A RCW. 97-13-051, § 275-27-400, filed 6/13/97, effective 7/14/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 88-05-004 (Order 2596), § 275-27-400, filed 2/5/88; 86-18-049 (Order 2418), § 275-27-400, filed 8/29/86; 84-15-058 (Order 2124), § 275-27-400, filed 7/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.33.040, 72.33.125 and 72.33.165. 78-04-033 (Order 1280), § 275-27-400, filed 3/16/78; Order 1143, § 275-27-400, filed 8/11/76.]

     (a) Denial or termination of eligibility set forth in WAC ((275-27-030)) 388-825-100;

     (b) Development or modification of the individual service plan set forth in WAC ((275-27-060)) 388-825-050;

     (c) Authorization, denial, reduction, or termination of services set forth in WAC ((275-27-230)) 388-825-100;

     (d) Admission or readmission to, or discharge from, a residential habilitation center;

     (e) A claim the client, former client, or applicant owes an overpayment debt;

     (f) A decision of the secretary under RCW 71A.10.060 or 71A.10.070;

     (g) A decision to change a client's placement from one category of residential services to a different category of residential services.

     (2) Adjudicative proceedings are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), RCW 71A.10.050, the rules in this chapter, and by chapter ((388-08)) 388-02 WAC. If any provision in this chapter conflicts with chapter ((388-08)) 388-02 WAC, the provision in this chapter shall govern.

     (3) The applicant's application for an adjudicative proceeding shall be in writing and filed with the DSHS office of appeals within twenty-eight days of receipt of the decision the appellant wishes to contest.

     (4) The department shall not implement the following actions while an adjudicative proceeding is pending:

     (a) Termination of eligibility;

     (b) Reduction or termination of service, except when the action to reduce or terminate the service is based on the availability of funding and/or service; or

     (c) Removal or transfer of a client from a service, except when a condition in subsection (5)(f) of this section is present.

     (5) The department shall implement the following actions while an adjudicative proceeding is pending:

     (a) Denial of eligibility;

     (b) Development or modification of an individual service plan;

     (c) Denial of service;

     (d) Reduction or termination of service when the action to reduce or terminate the service is based on the availability of funding or service;

     (e) After notification of an administrative law judge's (or review judge) ruling that the appellant has caused an unreasonable delay in the proceedings; or

     (f) Removal or transfer of a client from a service when:

     (i) An immediate threat to the client's life or health is present;

     (ii) The client's service provider is no longer able to provide services due to:

     (A) Termination of the provider's contract;

     (B) Decertification of the provider;

     (C) Nonrenewal of provider's contract;

     (D) Revocation of provider's license; or

     (E) Emergency license suspension.

     (iii) The client, the parent when the client is a minor, or the guardian when the client is an adult, approves the decision.

     (6) When the appellant files an application to contest a decision to return a resident of a state residential school to the community, the procedures specified in RCW 71A.10.050(2) shall govern the proceeding. These procedures include:

     (a) A placement decision shall not be implemented during any period during which an appeal can be taken or while an appeal is pending and undecided unless the:

     (i) Client's or the client's representative gives written consent; or

     (ii) Administrative law judge (or review judge) after notice to the parties rules the appellant has caused an unreasonable delay in the proceedings.

     (b) The burden of proof is on the department; and

     (c) The burden of proof is whether the specific placement proposed by the department is in the best interests of the resident.

     (7) The initial order shall be made within sixty days of the department's receipt of the application for an adjudicative proceeding. When a party files a petition for administrative review, the review order shall be made within sixty days of the department's receipt of the petition. The decision-rendering time is extended by as many days as the proceeding is continued on motion by, or with the assent of, the appellant.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-120, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.020. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-27-500, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(a) and 71.12.030 [71A.12.030]. 90-04-074 (Order 2997), § 275-27-500, filed 2/5/90, effective 3/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 86-18-049 (Order 2418), § 275-27-500, filed 8/29/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.161. 84-15-038 (Order 2122), § 275-27-500, filed 7/13/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.33.040, 72.33.125 and 72.33.165. 78-04-033 (Order 1280), § 275-27-500, filed 3/16/78; Order 1143, § 275-27-500, filed 8/11/76.]

     (2) Persons currently receiving services under WAC ((275-27-220 and 275-27-223)) 388-825-030, Family support services, may volunteer to participate in the program.

     (3) Families will receive program services based on the date of application.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-205, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030. 99-04-071, § 275-27-185, filed 2/1/99, effective 3/4/99.]

     (1) Case management services: Your family will benefit from case management services. The family and the case manager will develop a family support plan which includes needs assessment, referral, service coordination, service authorization, case monitoring and coordination for community guide services.

     (2) Community guide services: Once your case manager assesses your family situation, you will be offered access to the services of a community guide. The community guide will assist your family in using the natural and informal community supports relevant to the age of your family member with developmental disabilities and the specific needs of your family. Community guide services will support your family and help develop connections to your community.

     (3) Short-term intervention services: Your family may be eligible for up to eleven hundred dollars in short-term intervention funding if necessary services are not otherwise available. This funding is not intended to cover basic subsistence such as food or shelter costs. Short-term intervention funding is available only for those specialized costs directly related to and resulting from your child's disability.

     (4) Personal care services: Medicaid personal care can provide your family with long-term in-home personal assistance. (See WAC ((388-15-880 and 388-15-890)) 388-15-202 and 388-15-203.) In home personal assistance may be available through Medicaid personal care or through a state-funded alternative.

     (5) Community alternatives program (CAP) waiver: If eligible, your family may participate in the CAP waiver program. The CAP waiver gives eligible clients the opportunity to participate in the federal Medicaid program and DDD the opportunity to obtain federal funds for community based services. (See WAC ((275-27-800, 275-27-810 and 275-27-820)) 388-825-170, 388-825-180 and 388-825-190.)

     (6) Early intervention services: These services are for your children (from birth through thirty-five months old) and include early childhood programs, birth through two public school programs, children with special health care needs programs, and Part C services (IDEA).

     (7) Emergency services: Your family can request emergency funds to be used to respond to a single incident, situation or short term crisis such as care giver hospitalization, absence, or incapacity. Your request must be made through your case manager and include an explanation of how you plan to resolve the emergency situation. Your request will be reviewed by the regional administrator or designee. If approved, you will receive emergency services for a limited time period, not to exceed two months.

     (8) Serious need services: Your family may request serious need funds to take care of needs not met by other basic services, including short-term intervention services, personal care services or use of a community guide. Serious need funds are short or long-term funds used to provide additional support to allow the individual with disabilities to continue living at home.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-210, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030. 99-04-071, § 275-27-190, filed 2/1/99, effective 3/4/99.]

     (1) The basic program services outlined in WAC ((275-27-190)) 388-825-210 (community guide, personal care services, short-term intervention services, etc.) are currently being used by your family or they have been exhausted;

     (2) You and your case manager have examined other resources like the medically intensive home care program; private insurance, local mental health programs and programs available through the public schools and have found them either unavailable, inappropriate or insufficient for your needs; and

     (3) The support is crucial for the child or adult with developmental disabilities to continue living in your home.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-234, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030. 99-04-071, § 275-27-198, filed 2/1/99, effective 3/4/99.]

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-248, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030. 99-04-071, § 275-27-213, filed 2/1/99, effective 3/4/99.]

     (2) In order for the department to maximize the continuity of service while remaining within appropriated funds for family support services, when appropriated funds for family support services do not permit serving new applicants or increasing services to current recipients without reducing services to existing clients, the department may deny requests for new or increased services based on the lack of funds pursuant to WAC ((275-27-230)) 388-825-055.

     (3) These requests may be denied even if the service need levels, as described in WAC ((275-27-223)) 388-825-030, of new applicants or current recipients are of a higher priority than those currently receiving services.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-250, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.040. 92-13-024 (Order 3394), § 275-27-219, filed 6/9/92, effective 7/10/92.]

     (a) Reduce or eliminate the need for out-of-home residential placement of a client where the in-home placement is in the client's best interest;

     (b) Allow a client to live in the most independent setting possible; and

     (c) Have access to services best suited to a client's needs.

     (2) The department's family support services shall include, the following services:

     (a) Respite care, including the use of community activities which provide respite;

     (b) Attendant care;

     (c) Nursing services provided by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, that cannot be provided by an unlicensed caregiver, including but not limited to, ventilation, catheterization, insulin injections, etc., when not covered by another resource;

     (d) Therapeutic services, provided these therapeutic services are not covered by another resource such as medicaid, private insurance, public schools, or child development services funding, including:

     (i) Physical therapy;

     (ii) Occupational therapy;

     (iii) Behavior management therapy; and

     (iv) Communication therapy; or

     (v) Counseling for the client relating to a disability.

     (3) Up to nine hundred dollars of the service need level amount in WAC ((275-27-222)) 388-825-252 may be used during a one year period for flexible use as follows. The requested service must be necessary as a result of the disability of the client.

     (a) Training and supports including parenting classes and disability related support groups;

     (b) Specialized equipment and supplies including the purchase, rental, loan or refurbishment of specialized equipment or adaptive equipment not covered by another resource including Medicaid. Mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs are included, as well as communication devices and medical supplies such as diapers for those more than three years of age;

     (c) Environmental modification including home repairs for damages, and modifications to the home needed because of the disability of the client;

     (d) Medical/dental services not covered by any other resource. This may include the payment of insurance premiums and deductibles and is limited to the premiums and deductibles of the client;

     (e) Special formulas or specially prepared foods needed because of the disability of the client;

     (f) Parent/family counseling dealing with a diagnosis, grief and loss issues, genetic counseling and behavior management;

     (g) Specialized clothing adapted for a physical disability, excessive wear clothing, or specialized footwear;

     (h) Specialized utility costs including extraordinary supplemental utility costs related to the client's disability or medical condition;

     (i) Transportation costs for gas or tickets (ferry fare, transit cost) for a client to get to essential services and appointments, if another resource is not available;

     (j) Other services approved by the DDD regional administrator or designee that will replace or reduce ongoing departmental expenditures and will reduce the risk of out-of-home placement. Exemption requests under this section are not subject to appeal.

     (4) Recommendations will be made to the regional administrator by a review committee. The regional administrator will approve or disapprove the request and will communicate reasons for denial to the committee.

     (5) Payment for services specified in subsection (3), except (3)(a) and (h), shall cover only the portion of cost attributable to the client.

     (6) Requests must be received by DDD no later than midway through the service authorization period unless circumstances exist justifying an emergency.

     (7) A plan shall be developed jointly by the family and the department for each service authorization period. The department may choose whether to contract directly with the vendor, to authorize purchase by another agency, or may reimburse the parent of the client.

     (8) Emergency Services. Emergency funds may be requested for use in response to a single incident or situation or short term crisis such as care giver hospitalization, absence, or incapacity. The request shall include anticipated resolution of the situation. Funds shall be provided for a limited period not to exceed two months. All requests are to be reviewed and approved or denied by the regional administrator or designee.

     (9) A departmental service authorization shall state the type, amount, and period (duration) of service. Each department authorization shall constitute a new service for a new period.

     (10) If the client becomes eligible and begins to receive Medicaid Personal Care services as defined in WAC ((388-15-880 through 388-15-890)) 388-15-202 through 388-15-203, the family support funding will be reduced at the beginning of the next month of service. The family will receive notice of the reconfiguration of services at least five working days before the beginning of the month.

     (11) If requested family support services are not authorized, such actions shall be deemed a denial of services.

     (12) Family support services may be authorized below the amount requested by the family for the period. When, during the authorized service period, family support services are reduced or terminated below the amount specified in service authorizations, the department shall deem such actions as a reduction or termination of services.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-825-252, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040 and Title 71A RCW. 97-13-051, § 275-27-220, filed 6/13/97, effective 7/14/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.040 and 43.43.745. 94-04-092 (Order 3702), § 275-27-220, filed 2/1/94, effective 3/4/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.040. 92-09-114 (Order 3372), § 275-27-220, filed 4/21/92, effective 5/22/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.20.070. 88-05-004 (Order 2596), § 275-27-220, filed 2/5/88; 86-18-049 (Order 2418), § 275-27-220, filed 8/29/86.]

     In addition, RCW 70.128.010 defines adult family home as "more than one, not more than six unrelated adults." If the person requiring out-of-home respite or attendant care is an adult, care may be provided in the nonrelative provider's home without an adult family home license when:

     (1) Care is provided for no more than one unrelated person at a time; and

     (2) The person or his/her legal guardian signs a statement saying they have seen the home where care will be provided and think it is an appropriate place for the care of the adult. If the person does not have a legal guardian, the parent or other relative with whom the person resides may sign a statement.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. 99-23-021, § 388-825-270, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. 99-23-021, § 388-825-278, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99.]

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-830-015, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.125. 84-03-054 (Order 2066), § 275-31-020, filed 1/18/84.]

     (2) Potential applicants shall be informed of the process by which they may develop an alternative plan for services.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-830-020, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.125. 84-03-054 (Order 2066), § 275-31-030, filed 1/18/84.]

     (2) In the case of an adult, an application can be made by the individual, by the guardian or limited guardian, or by the person or agency legally entitled to custody.

     (3) Application will be made on the forms supplied by the department and the applicant will state the following:

     (a) The outline of services proposed;

     (b) Service providers for each service;

     (c) Tasks necessary to the delivery of each service and the person/organization responsible for each task;

     (d) All costs of services currently provided for the individual;

     (e) The cost of each service component proposed in the alternative plan;

     (f) Information explaining why the alternative plan is a less dependent program than the current program; and

     (g) Information explaining why the alternative plan is appropriate under the goals and objectives of the individual program plan.

     (4) Applicants must be notified within ninety days after the alternative plan has been received by the department of the secretary's approval or denial of the plan.

     (5) The notification of the department's decision is subject to appeal rights pursuant to WAC ((275-27-400 and 275-27-500)) 388-825-100 and 388-825-120.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-830-025, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.125. 84-03-054 (Order 2066), § 275-31-040, filed 1/18/84.]

     (2) Approval and reasonableness may be reviewed for a new determination if the plan has not been implemented within one hundred twenty days.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-830-035, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.125. 84-03-054 (Order 2066), § 275-31-070, filed 1/18/84.]

     (a) Assessment of the exemption request ensures granting the exemption shall not undermine the legislative intent of Title 71A RCW; and

     (b) Evaluation of the exemption request shows granting the exemption shall not adversely affect the quality of the services, supervision, health, and safety of department-served persons.

     (2) Agencies and individual providers shall retain a copy of each department-approved exemption.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-850-015, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.14.030. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-25-015, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91.]

     (2) The county and all contractors and subcontractors must comply with all applicable law or rule governing the department's approval of payment of funds for the programs. Verification may be in the manner and to the extent requested by the secretary.

     (3) State funds shall not be paid to a county for costs of services provided by the county or other person or organization who or which was not licensed, certified, and approved as required by law or by rule whether or not the plan was approved by the secretary.

     (4) The secretary may impose such reasonable fiscal and program reporting requirements as the secretary deems necessary for effective program management.

     (5) Funding.

     (a) The department and county shall negotiate and execute a contract before the department provides reimbursement for services under contract, except as provided under WAC ((275-25-020(10))) 388-850-020(10).

     (b) Payments to counties shall be made on the basis of vouchers submitted to the department for costs incurred under the contract. The department shall specify the form and content of the vouchers.

     (c) The secretary may make advance payments to counties, where such payments would facilitate sound program management. The secretary shall withhold advance payments from counties failing to meet the requirements of WAC ((275-25-020)) 388-850-020 until such requirements are met. Any county failing to meet the requirements of WAC ((275-25-020)) 388-850-020 after advance payments have been made shall repay said advance payment within thirty days of notice by the department that the county is not in compliance.

     (d) If the department receives evidence a county or subcontractor performing under the contract is:

     (i) Not in compliance with applicable state law or rule; or

     (ii) Not in substantial compliance with the contract; or

     (iii) Unable or unwilling to provide such records or data as the secretary may require, then the secretary may withhold all or part of subsequent monthly disbursement to the county until such time as satisfactory evidence of corrective action is forthcoming. Such withholding or denial of funds shall be subject to appeal under the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW).

     (6) Subcontracting. A county may subcontract for the performance of any of the services specified in the contract. The county's subcontracts shall include:

     (a) A precise and definitive work statement including a description of the services provided;

     (b) The subcontractor's specific agreement to abide by the acts and the rules;

     (c) Specific authority for the secretary and the state auditor to inspect all records and other material the secretary deems pertinent to the subcontract; and agreements by the subcontractor that such records will be made available for inspection;

     (d) Specific authority for the secretary to make periodic inspection of the subcontractor's program or premises in order to evaluate performance under the contract between the department and the county; and

     (e) Specific agreement by the subcontractor to provide such program and fiscal data as the secretary may require.

     (7) Records: Maintenance. Client records shall be maintained for every client for whom services are provided and shall document:

     (a) Client demographic data;

     (b) Diagnosis or problem statement;

     (c) Treatment or service plan; and

     (d) Treatment or services provided including medications prescribed.

     (8) Liability.

     (a) The promulgation of these rules or anything contained in these rules shall not be construed as affecting the relative status or civil rights or liabilities between:

     (i) The county and community agency; or

     (ii) Any other person, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization performing services under a contract or required herein and their employees, persons receiving services, or the public.

     (b) The use or implied use herein of the word "duty" or "responsibility" or both shall not import or imply liability other than provided for by the statutes or general laws of the state of Washington, to any person for injuries due to negligence predicated upon failure to perform on the part of an applicant, or a board established under the acts, or an agency, or said agency's employees, or persons performing services on said agency's behalf.

     (c) Failure to comply with any compulsory rules shall be cause for the department to refuse to provide the county and community agency funds under the contract.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-850-025, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.14.030. 91-17-005 (Order 3230), § 275-25-030, filed 8/9/91, effective 9/9/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.54.040 and 71.24.190. 83-03-011 (Order 1936), § 275-25-030, filed 1/12/83; Order 1142, § 275-25-030, filed 8/12/76.]

     (a) Be treated with dignity;

     (b) Be protected from invasion of privacy;

     (c) Have information about him/her treated confidentially;

     (d) Actively participate in the development or modification of his/her treatment program;

     (e) Be provided treatment in accordance with accepted quality-of-care standards and which is responsive to his/her best interests and particular needs;

     (f) Review his/her treatment records with the therapist at least bimonthly: Provided, That information confidential to other individuals shall not be reviewed by the client;

     (g) Be fully informed regarding fees to be charged and methods for payment.

     (2) Clients shall be informed of their rights pursuant to WAC ((275-55-170)) 388-865-0515 upon admission to inpatient service.

[99-19-104, recodified as § 388-850-050, filed 9/20/99, effective 9/20/99; Order 1142, § 275-25-755, filed 8/12/76.]

[00-17-151, recodified as § 388-853-010, filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. 78-03-029 (Order 1270), § 275-20-010, filed 2/17/78; Order 2, § 275-20-010, filed 2/23/68.]

     Reviser's note: The bracketed material preceding the section above was supplied by the code reviser's office.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-19-104 [00-17-151], filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00)

WAC 388-853-030   Schedule of per capita cost.   Resident charges will be established in accordance with the methodology promulgated under chapter ((275-38)) 388-835 WAC.

[00-17-151, recodified as § 388-853-030, filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.660. 84-18-022 (Order 2144), § 275-20-030, filed 8/29/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.600. 83-18-028 (Order 2018), § 275-20-030, filed 8/31/83; 82-20-022 (Order 1885), § 275-20-030, filed 9/29/82; 81-17-025 (Order 1690), § 275-20-030, filed 8/12/81; 81-06-004 (Order 1611), § 275-20-030, filed 2/19/81; 80-12-011 (Order 1535), § 275-20-030, filed 8/25/80; 80-02-060 (Order 1480), § 275-20-030, filed 1/18/80; 79-08-044 (Order 1418), § 275-20-030, filed 7/19/79; 78-10-057 (Order 1341), § 275-20-030, filed 9/22/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. 78-03-029 (Order 1270), § 275-20-030, filed 2/17/78; Order 1191, § 275-20-030, filed 2/18/77; Order 1071, § 275-20-030, filed 12/2/75; Order 982, § 275-20-030, filed 11/14/74, effective 1/1/75; Order 903, § 275-20-030, filed 1/29/74; Order 808, § 275-20-030, filed 6/15/73, effective 8/1/73; Order 15, § 275-20-030, filed 5/11/71; Order 2, § 275-20-030, filed 2/23/68.]

     Reviser's note: The bracketed material preceding the section above was supplied by the code reviser's office.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-19-104 [00-17-151], filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00)

WAC 388-853-035   Exempt income.   Residents whose total resources are insufficient to pay the actual cost of care shall be entitled to a monthly exemption from income in the amount of (($25)) twenty-five dollars or such amount as specified in chapter 388-835 WAC ((388-29-125)).

[00-17-151, recodified as § 388-853-035, filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. 78-03-029 (Order 1270), § 275-20-035, filed 2/17/78.]

     Reviser's note: The bracketed material preceding the section above was supplied by the code reviser's office.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-19-104 [00-17-151], filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00)

WAC 388-853-080   Notice and finding of responsibility -- Appeal procedure.   (1) When the department determines that the estate of a resident of a state residential habilitation center is able to pay all or a portion of the monthly charges for care, support, and treatment, the department shall serve a notice and finding of responsibility (NFR) on the:

     (a) Guardian of the resident's estate; or

     (b) If a guardian has not been appointed, resident's spouse or parent or other person acting in a representative capacity and in possession of the resident's property, and the superintendent of the state school.

     (2) When a resident is an adult and is not under a legal disability, the department shall personally serve the NFR on the resident.

     (3) The NFR shall state the amount which the department determines the resident's estate is able to pay per month. The amount shall not exceed the monthly charges fixed under RCW 43.20B.420.

     (4) The resident's or guardian's responsibility for payment to the department shall commence twenty-eight days after service of the NFR.

     (5) The right to an adjudicative proceeding contesting the NFR is contained in RCW 43.20B.430.

     (a) A financially responsible person wishing to contest the NFR shall, within twenty-eight days of receipt of the NFR:

     (i) File a written application for an adjudicative proceeding showing proof of receipt with the Secretary, DSHS, Attn: Determination Officer, P.O. Box 9768, Olympia, WA 98504; and

     (ii) Include in or with the application:

     (A) A specific statement of the issues and law involved;

     (B) The grounds for contesting the department decision; and

     (C) A copy of the NFR being contested.

     (b) The proceeding shall be governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), RCW 43.20B.430, this chapter, and chapter ((388-08)) 388-02 WAC. If any provision in this chapter conflicts with chapter ((388-08)) 388-02 WAC, the provision in this chapter governs.

[00-17-151, recodified as § 388-853-080, filed 8/22/00, effective 8/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.05.560. 90-21-030 (Order 3083), § 275-20-080, filed 10/9/90, effective 11/9/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(a) and 43.20B.420. 90-04-074 (Order 2997), § 275-20-080, filed 2/5/90, effective 3/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.33.660. 79-08-044 (Order 1418), § 275-20-080, filed 7/19/79.]

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 01-10-013, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01)

WAC 388-835-0110   Is DSHS required to give written notice when it intends to transfer an individual?   (1) WAC ((388-835-054)) 388-835-0055 requires that DSHS give the resident and their guardian, next of kin, or responsible party thirty days notice, in writing, of ((it's)) its intent to transfer the resident.

     (2) If there is a serious and immediate threat to the resident's health or safety, DSHS is not required to give the resident and their guardian, next of kin, or responsible party thirty days notice of it's intent to transfer the resident.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0110, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

     (2) When a contract is terminated, the provider must submit final reports to DSHS according to the requirements of WAC ((388-835-124)) 388-835-0185.

     (3) When notified of a contract termination, DSHS must determine, by preliminary or final settlement calculations, the amount of any overpayments made to the provider, including overpayments disputed by the provider. If preliminary or final settlements are not available for any periods before the termination date of the contract, DSHS must use available relevant information to make a reasonable estimate of any overpayments or underpayments.

     (4) The provider must file a properly completed final cost report (see the requirements in WAC 388-835-0225, 388-835-0230, and 388-835-0235). This report may be audited by DSHS. A final settlement must be determined within ninety days after the audit process is completed (including any administrative review of the audit requested by the provider) or within twelve months of the termination of the contract if an audit is not performed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0180, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

     (2) Errors of omissions are considered "significant" if they result in a net difference of two cents or more per resident day or one thousand dollars or more in reported costs, whichever is higher, in any cost area.

     (3) Only the pages requiring changes and the certification required by WAC ((388-835-0332)) 388-835-0335 must be filed with the amendment.

     (4) Any adjustments to reimbursement rates resulting from an amended report will be made according to WAC ((388-385-0885)) 388-835-0885.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0265, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

     (2) All property records must be available to the resident or designated resident representative (see WAC ((388-835-0645)) 388-835-0380).

     (3) A facility must issue or obtain written receipts when taking possession or disposing of a resident's personal property. The facility must retain copies and/or originals of these receipts.

     (4) A facility must maintain all resident property records so they are available to auditors and in a manner that facilitates the audit process.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0395, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

     (2) All rates must be reasonable and adequate to meet the costs incurred by economically and efficiently operated facilities providing ICF/MR services according to state and federal laws and regulations.

     (3) For private facilities:

     (a) Final payments must be the lower of the facility's prospective rate or allowable costs.

     (b) Prospective rates must be determined according to WAC 388-835-0845, 388-835-0850, 388-835-0860, ((388-835-865)) 388-835-0865, 388-835-0870, 388-835-0875, and 388-835-0880.

     (c) Final payments must be determined according to WAC 388-835-0880.

     (4) For state facilities:

     (a) Final payments must be the facility's allowable costs.

     (b) Interim rates must be calculated using the most recent annual reported costs (see WAC 388-835-0845) divided by the total resident days during the reporting period. These costs may be adjusted to incorporate federal, state, or department changes in program standards or services.

     (c) Final payments must be determined according to WAC 388-835-0880.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0575, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0745, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0755, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

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