Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department is planning to create a new chapter in Title 388 WAC and amend sections in chapters 388-71, 388-106, 388-113, and 388-114 WAC, and other related rules as may be required.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is considering making amendments to sections in chapters 388-71, 388-106, 388-113, and 388-114 WAC, and is also considering creating a new chapter in Title 388 WAC as a reference for the individual providers employed by the consumer directed employer (CDE). The department is planning these changes based on the implementation of the CDE and the change from individual providers contracted with the department to individual providers employed by the consumer directed employer as a result of the passage of SB [ESSB] 6199 in 2018.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.

Process for Developing New Rule: The department of social and health services (DSHS) welcomes the public to take part in developing the rules. Anyone interested should contact the staff person identified below. At a later date, DSHS will file a proposal with the office of the code reviser with a notice of proposed rule making. A copy of the proposal will be sent to everyone on the mailing list and to anyone who requests a copy.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Angel Sulivan, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, phone 360-725-2495, fax 360-438-8633, TTY 1-800-833-6388, email angel.sulivan@dshs.wa.gov.