EMERGENCY RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)
Purpose: The emergency rule revises chapter 388-72A WAC, Comprehensive assessment reporting evaluation (CARE) tool, to include the CARE algorithm component in rule, incorporate CARE assessment criteria for children receiving state plan Medicaid personal care (MPC) services, and amend other sections as needed to update program rules. These rules replace emergency rules filed as WSR 04-09-094 on April 20, 2004.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 388-72A-0040 and 388-72A-0075; and amending WAC 388-72A-0010, 388-72A-0035, 388-72A-0055, 388-72A-0060, 388-72A-0065, 388-72A-0070, 388-72A-0080, 388-72A-0085, 388-72A-0090, and 388-72A-0095.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.09.520.
Other Authority: RCW 74.39A.090 and 74.39A.095.
Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment upon adoption of a permanent rule would be contrary to the public interest.
Reasons for this Finding: Based on fair hearings, the department has determined that confusion about the new CARE assessment as described under current rules in chapter 388-72A WAC is leading to inconsistent hearing decisions and is jeopardizing the fair and equitable administration of home and community programs. Additional information about the CARE algorithm needs to be included in chapter 388-72A WAC immediately in order to allay such confusion and to ensure that clients receive benefits appropriate to their assessed needs.
A CR-102, proposed rule-making for adoption of permanent rules on this subject, and a public hearing is scheduled for September 7, 2004. See WSR 04-14-099.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 16, Amended 10, Repealed 2.
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 16, Amended 10, Repealed 2.
Date Adopted: July 1, 2004.
Brian H. Lindgren, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
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