WSR 23-03-005
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Long-Term Support Administration)
[Filed January 5, 2023, 12:27 p.m.]
NOTICE
Subject: COPES Waiver Amendment - Community Choice Guide (CCG) Qualifications.
Proposed Effective Date: July 1, 2023.
Description: The health care authority and department of social and health services intend to submit an amendment to the community options program entry system (COPES) waiver to amend the CCG qualifications. The amended qualifications for the CCG service will:
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| • | Clarify current qualifications. |
| • | Add a CCG purchaser subsection for providers who focus on assisting clients by purchasing and being reimbursed for authorized goods and services when necessary for transition or stabilization. |
| • | Reduce experience and educational requirements for specific providers to relieve provider shortages and align with stakeholder requests and feedback. |
CONTACT: Grace Brower, Waiver Program Manager, 4450 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, phone 360-725-3293, TTY 711, email grace.brower1@dshs.wa.gov.