PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-09-013.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 388-845 WAC, Division of developmental disabilities (DDD) home and community based services waivers, specific sections and their impact may be found below (See Reviser's Note below).
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, behind Goodyear Tire. A map or directions are available at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6097), on July 25, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than July 26, 2007.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, delivery 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail schilse@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Stephanie Schiller by July 18, 2007, 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: DDD has had ongoing discussions with the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and has received approval from CMS to amend its waivers under Section 1915 of the Social Security Act. These amendments also respond to the proposed order and settlement agreement under Boyle v. Arnold-Williams and incorporate the provisions of the letter of agreement between the state of Washington (office of financial management) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Reasons Supporting Proposal: These amendments are necessary to comply with the proposed order and settlement listed above and to allow the state of Washington to continue to claim federal matching funds under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030.
Statute Being Implemented: Title 71A RCW.
Rule is necessary because of federal court decision, United States District Court, Western District of Washington
at Tacoma, Proposed Order and Settlement Agreement NO: C-01-5687 JKA.
Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Steve Brink, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, e-mail brinksc@dshs.wa.gov, (360) 725-3416, fax (360) 407-0955; Implementation: Shannon Manion, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, e-mail maniosk@dshs.wa.gov, (360) 725-3445, fax (360) 407-0955; and Enforcement: Don Clintsman, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, e-mail clintdl@dshs.wa.gov, (360) 725-3421, fax (360) 407-0955.
A small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.
A copy of the statement may be obtained by contacting Steve Brink, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, phone (360) 725-3416, fax (360) 407-0995, e-mail brinksc@dshs.wa.gov.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Steve Brink, 640 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503-1045, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98507-5310, phone (360) 725-3416, fax (390) 407-9055 [(360) 407-0995], e-mail brinksc@dshs.wa.gov.
May 15, 2007
Stephanie E. Schiller
Rules Coordinator
Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 07-13 issue of the Register.