PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)
Supplemental Notice to WSR 05-15-146 and 05-20-080.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 05-01-128.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: New WAC 388-106-0047 When can the department terminate or deny long-term care services to me?
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. A map or directions are available at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6097), on May 23, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than May 24, 2006.
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 fernaax@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., May 23, 2006.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Stephanie Schiller, DSHS Rules Consultant, by May 19, 2006, 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: New rules are needed to clarify long-term care services eligibility, including denial and termination.
This rule was previously proposed as WSR 05-15-146 and 05-20-080. Public hearings were held on August 23 and November 8, 2005, and comments were received. The department has revised and is reproposing the rule for additional public comment.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: See above.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520, 42 C.F.R. 441.302(a); Social Security Act Section 1915 c waiver rules, 42 C.F.R. 440.180.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520, 42 C.F.R. 441.302(a); Social Security Act Section 1915 c waiver rules, 42 C.F.R. 440.180.
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: Carol Sloan, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, (360) 725-2345.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The department has analyzed the proposed rules and determined that no new costs will be imposed on small businesses.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Exempt, per RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vii), rules of the department of social and health services relating only to client medical or financial eligibility.
April 12, 2006
Andy Fernando, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
3535.7(2) The department may deny or terminate long-term care services to you if, after exhaustion of standard case management activities and an established challenging cases protocol, which must include an attempt to reasonably accommodate your disability or disabilities, any of the following conditions exist:
(a) You refuse to accept those long-term care services identified in your plan of care that are vital to your health, welfare or safety;
(b) You choose to receive services in your own home and you or others in your home demonstrate behaviors that are substantially likely to cause serious harm to you or your care provider;
(c) You choose to receive services in your own home and hazardous conditions in or immediately around your home jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of you or your provider. Hazardous conditions include but are not limited to the following:
(i) Threatening, uncontrolled animals (e.g. dogs);
(ii) The manufacture, sale, or use of illegal drugs;
(iii) The presence of hazardous materials (e.g. exposed sewage, evidence of a methamphetamine lab).
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