388-71-0975

The department is amending Who is required to obtain certification as a home care aide, and when?, to clarify how to interpret the long-term care worker (LTCW) qualifications and requirements in statute and rule that have specific time periods for compliance when there has been a period of time in which the underlying requirements were suspended and waived in whole or part by emergency proclamation by the governor.

WSR 21-01-121

Filed 12/15/2020

 

WSR 21-01-018

Filed 12/3/2020

 

Chapter 388-106 WAC

The department is planning to add a new section for long-term services and supports (LTSS) presumptive eligibility and may amend other related rules as may be required.

WSR 21-09-071

Filed 4/20/2021

WSR 23-10-058

Filed 5/1/2023

 

 

388-106-0010, 388-106-0130

The department is considering amending What definitions apply to this chapter?, How does the department determine the number of hours I may receive for in-home care?, and other related rules as required.

WSR 22-12-084

Filed 5/31/2022

WSR 23-08-041

Filed 3/29/2023

 

 

388-71-0503, 388-106-0010, 388-106-0060, 388-115-0516

The department is planning to amend WAC to support the passage of SB 5866, an act relating to medicaid LTSS eligibility determinations being completed by federally recognized Indian tribes. Including the following WAC: What definitions apply to WAC 388-71-0500 through 388-71-05640?, What definitions apply to this chapter?, Who must perform the assessment?, What are the responsibilities of the consumer directed employer when providing care to a client?, and other related rules as required.

WSR 22-13-116

Filed 6/16/2022

 

 

 

388-112A-0081, 388-71-0876

When must LTCWs who were working or hired during the COVID-19 public health emergency complete training, including required specialty training? and When must LTCWs who were working or hired during the COVID-19 public health emergency complete training, including required specialty training? The department is requiring that LTCWs complete training and certification by certain dates in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The department divided the group of LTCWs into cohorts based on the employee's date of hire or rehire. The rule requires each cohort to complete the requirements by deadlines in rule with the "oldest" LTCWs having the first deadline and then working through the groups chronologically. The department is extending the deadline of the first cohort by folding them into the second cohort deadline.

WSR 23-11-075

Filed 5/17/2023

 

WSR 23-16-019

Filed 7/20/2023

 

388-106-0336

The intent is to amend to add a new service, community stability supports, under the residential support waiver. Minor language changes may also be made for consistency in service language.

WSR 23-05-081

Filed 2/14/2023

 

 

 

388-112A-0613, 388-71-0992

The department is providing an extended time for LTCWs to complete continuing education (CE) requirements in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and will be granting 12 hours of on-the-job training CE. A set deadline of 120 days after the gubernatorial waivers to complete any other CE that may become due while the waivers were in place.

 

 

WSR 23-13-091

Filed 6/20/2023

 

388-112A-0310, 388-112A-0320, 388-71-0906, 388-71-0911

Removing references to HIV/AIDS training from the basic training requirements in existing rules as they are no longer required.

 

CR-105

WSR 23-14-111

Filed 7/5/2023

 

 

Chapters 388-71, 388-112A, and 388-115 WAC

In response to E2SHB 1694 (chapter 424, Laws of 2023), dealing with date of hire reset, additional family relationships related to LTCW training and CE.

WSR 23-15-074

Filed 7/17/2023

 

WSR 23-16-033

Filed 7/21/2023

 

388-96-918

The department intends to amend chapter 388-96 WAC regarding its nursing facility medicaid methodology to implement a low-wage worker wage equity funding and verification and other related rules as may be required.

WSR 22-13-097

Filed 6/14/2022

WSR 23-15-114

Filed 7/19/2023

 

 

Chapter 388-78A WAC

The department is considering adding new sections and repealing and amending existing sections in "assisted living facility licensing rules" to consolidate the rules related to background checks, negative actions, and character, competence, and suitability determinations between home and community services, residential services, and developmental disabilities administration (DDA).

WSR 18-17-159

Filed 8/21/2018

 

 

 

Chapter 388-97 WAC

The department is considering adding new sections and repealing and amending existing sections in "nursing homes," including WAC 388-97-1790, 388-97-1800, 388-97-1820, and other related rules as may be required.

WSR 18-17-175

Filed 8/22/2018

 

 

 

Chapter 388-76 WAC

The department is considering adding new sections and repealing and amending existing sections in "adult family home minimum licensing requirements."

WSR 18-17-177

Filed 8/22/2018

 

 

 

Chapter 388-97 WAC

The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "nursing homes" related to tuberculosis (TB) screening.

WSR 19-18-051

Filed 8/30/2019

 

 

 

Chapter 388-107 WAC

The department is planning to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities" related to TB screening.

WSR 19-18-059

Filed 9/3/2019

 

 

 

Chapter 388-76 WAC

The department is planning to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "adult family home minimum licensing requirements" related to TB screening.

WSR 19-18-061

Filed 9/3/2019

 

 

 

Chapter 388-78A WAC

The department is planning to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "assisted living facility licensing rules" related to TB screening.

WSR 19-18-062

Filed 9/3/2019

 

 

 

388-107-0460, 388-76-10265, 388-76-10285, 388-76-10290, 388-78A-2480, 388-78A-2484, 388-78A-2485

The department is temporarily repealing or amending to assure [ensure] long-term care programs are not significantly impeded during the hiring process due to inability to access the TB testing required as a part of the hiring process (COVID-19).

WSR 20-16-069

Filed 7/29/2020

 

WSR 22-07-004

Filed 3/3/2022

 

Chapter 388-107 WAC

The department is considering adding a new section in licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities, and amending other related rules as may be necessary to implement ESHB 1120 (chapter 203, Laws of 2021).

WSR 21-17-121

Filed 8/17/2021

 

 

 

Chapter 388-78A WAC

The department is considering adding a new section in assisted living facility licensing rules, and amending other related rules as may be necessary to implement ESHB 1120 (chapter 203, Laws of 2021).

WSR 21-17-123

Filed 8/17/2021

 

 

 

Chapter 388-76 WAC

The department is considering adding a new section in adult family home minimum licensing requirements, and amending other related rules as may be necessary to implement ESHB 1120 (chapter 203, Laws of 2021).

WSR 21-18-001

Filed 8/18/2021

 

 

 

388-97-0140

The department is amending to waive and suspend the requirement for nursing homes to suspend transfers and discharges pending the outcome of a resident appeal of the nursing home transfer or discharge decision. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to require more rapid transfers and discharges than the rule permits. This emergency rule waives the requirement for nursing homes to suspend transfers and discharges pending the outcome of a resident appeal hearing and improves resident safety by allowing faster grouping of COVID-19 positive residents in one facility or grouping asymptomatic residents together. This helps expedite infection control processes and maximizes the availability of nursing home beds. Also, WAC 388-97-0120 and 388-97-0130.

WSR 22-08-060

Filed 4/4/2022

 

WSR 23-07-108

Filed 3/20/2023

 

Chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97, and 388-107 WAC

The department is considering amending [rules] to implement specific sections to SHB 1218. The department may amend other related rules as necessary. The department is considering amending the rules to adopt requirements for providers to publicly post stop placement orders, adopt requirements for providers to create and maintain resident rosters as well as responding to requests from ombuds for roster information, incorporate new definition of resident representative, and replace the phrase "his or her" with appropriate gender-neutral terms.

WSR 22-04-046

Filed 1/26/2022

 

 

 

Chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97, and 388-107 WAC

The department is considering amending [rules] to implement specific sections to SHB 1218. The department may amend other related rules as necessary to meet the legislative intent of SHB 1218. The department is considering amending the rules to add requirements related to [the] facility communication system, resident access to communications, and facility responsiveness to outside communications. Comprehensive disaster preparedness plans and related policies and procedures and equipment for a range of potential hazards, emergencies, and disasters. Visitation of essential support persons. Resident's rights to a safe and healthy environment.

WSR 22-04-047

Filed 1/26/2022

 

 

 

Chapter 388-76 WAC

The department is considering amending adult family home minimum licensing requirements, to address a process gap that occurs when residents transfer or discharge from adult family homes and prescription medications for those residents [to] continue to be filled by pharmacies. These filled prescriptions may not be returned to the pharmacy and are subject to diversion and misuse by others. The department may amend other related rules as appropriate.

WSR 22-23-041

Filed 11/8/2022

 

 

 

Chapter 388-76 WAC

The department is considering amending the following section in adult family home minimum licensing requirements: WAC 388-76-10750 Safety and maintenance. The intent is to provide clarity about access to hand sanitizer in compliance with infection control, safety, and maintenance regulations in adult family homes. Homes must meet infection control requirements while also ensuring resident safety. The department may amend other related rules as appropriate.

WSR 22-24-012

Filed 11/29/2022

 

 

 

388-97-1081, 388-97-1082, 388-97-1091

The department is amending the rules to ensure nursing homes are not significantly impeded from admitting and caring for residents during the COVID-19 outbreak, to implement section 6 of ESHB 1120 (chapter 203, Laws of 2021). Exceptions to requirements in RCW 74.42.360 (2) through (4) retroactively to October 27, 2022.

WSR 21-14-049

Filed 7/1/2021

 

WSR 23-12-069

Filed 6/6/2023

 

Chapter 388-97 WAC

Combining former WSR 20-17-005, 20-17-133, 20-19-009, 20-21-034 and 21-11-061. Nursing homes, post pandemic: WAC 388-97-0300, 388-97-0920, 388-97-1000, 388-97-1020, 388-97-1260, 388-97-1380, 388-97-1580, 388-97-1740, 388-97-1760, 388-97-2400, and new sections to show what was in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

WSR 23-06-063

Filed 2/28/2023

 

 

Chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97, and 388-107 WAC

The department is considering amending, adding new and amending [repealing] other sections as needed. Regarding Death with Dignity (DWD) (Act), including labeling, documentation, and storage of resident medications, specifically related to the DWD Act.

WSR 23-08-038

Filed 3/29/2023

 

 

 

388-76-10315

The department is considering amending Resident record—Required. The intent is to help the regulated community comply with the rule by providing clear language about long-term care ombuds access to resident records. The department may amend other related rules as appropriate.

WSR 23-09-049

Filed 4/17/2023

 

 

 

388-101-3020

The department is considering amending Compliance, and adding a new section to chapter 388-101 WAC as necessary to make clear compliance and reporting requirements in the event of an outbreak of a communicable disease or suspected food poisoning, and other related rules as may be required.

WSR 23-13-042

Filed 6/13/2023

 

 

 

Chapter 388-878 WAC

The department is planning to develop rules for a leave of absence, amend the procedures for program removal and program end, and update definitions. The department may add new rules or amend other related rules as may be required.

WSR 22-21-057

Filed 10/12/2022

 

 

 

Chapter 388-880 WAC, and other related sections as may be necessary.

WAC hasn't been updated since 2013 and the department has decided to change the name of the treatment program from "sexual predator program" to "sex offense treatment program."

WSR 23-15-035

Filed 7/11/2023

 

 

 

388-101D-0190, 388-101D-0195, 388-101D-0200

Regarding suspending and terminating a client's residential services and to clarify and update policy and other related rules as may be required.

WSR 22-17-115

Filed 8/22/2022

 

 

 

Chapter 388-845 WAC

These changes are necessary to implement amendments to DDA's home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Major changes to the chapter adjust the yearly limits applicable to certain waivers, add assistive technology to multiple waivers, remove the positive behavior support and consultation services from all waivers except the community protection waiver, amend the definition of the specialized evaluation and consultation services, and make other changes necessary to implement amendments to DDA's HCBS waivers as approved by CMS.

WSR 22-18-073

Filed 9/2/2022

WSR 23-12-078

Filed 6/6/2023

WSR 23-14-037

Filed 6/26/2023

 

Chapter 388-833 WAC

And other related rules as may be required.

WSR 23-05-048

Filed 2/9/2023

 

 

 

388-845-0603, 388-845-0610, 388-845-2110

Changes are necessary to amend HCBS waivers by CMS. Amendments remove the prohibition to receive employment services and community inclusion services concurrently.

WSR 23-05-065

Filed 2/13/2023

WSR 23-14-001

Filed 6/21/2023

WSR 23-13-001

Filed 6/7/2023

 

388-823-1095, 388-823-1096

DDA is planning to amend these rules to distinguish more clearly between client rights guaranteed by Washington state statute and federal medicaid requirements for delivering services in integrated settings. There may be additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy.

WSR 23-08-057

Filed 4/3/2023

 

 

 

388-845-1105, 388-845-1505, 388-845-3062

DDA is enacting these changes on an emergency basis in order to align with amendments to HCBS waivers as approved by CMS.

WSR 23-14-035

Filed 6/26/2023

 

WSR 23-14-033

Filed 6/26/2023

 

388-825-335, 388-825-615, 388-825-620

DDA is enacting these amendments on an emergency basis to align with SB 5252 (2023) and FBI background check requirements.

WSR 23-14-038

Filed 6/26/2023

 

WSR 23-14-032

Filed 6/26/2023

 

388-823-0600, 388-823-0610, 388-823-1005, 388-823-1010

DDA is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to prepare for implementation of HB 1407 (2023) which stipulates that DDA's rules must not "terminate or require redetermination of eligibility for a child under the age of 18 based solely on the child's age if the child has been determined to be eligible for services on or after the child's third birthday."

WSR 23-14-040

Filed 6/26/2023

 

WSR 23-14-039

Filed 6/26/2023

 

388-439-0005, 388-439-0015, 388-439-0020, 388-439-0025

The department is adopting What is the pandemic EBT program?, Eligibility of pandemic EBT benefits for the 2020-21 school year, and General information about pandemic EBT benefits. As of July 14, 2023, WAC 388-439-0010 is no longer part of this.

WSR 21-23-108

Filed 11/17/2021

WSR 23-15-080

Filed 7/17/2023

WSR 23-14-093

Filed 6/30/2023

 

388-446-0015, 388-410-0020, 388-410-0030

The department is planning to amend What happens if I receive more basic food, FAP, or WASHCAP benefits than I am supposed to receive?, How does the department calculate and set up my basic food, FAP, or WASHCAP overpayment?, What is an intentional program violation (IPV) and administrative disqualification hearing (ADH) for basic food?, and other related rules as required.

WSR 22-13-019

Filed 6/3/2022

WSR 23-07-082

Filed 3/15/2023

 

 

388-412-0040

Can I get my benefits replaced? to issue replacement benefits to households whose cash benefits were either cloned or skimmed between March 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Loss in benefits must be reported to and verified by the department no later than March 31, 2023, and the department will provide a one-time replacement of no more than $300.

WSR 23-10-018

Filed 4/25/2023

 

 

 

388-458-0040, 388-494-0010

The department plans to adopt new section(s) in Title 388 WAC, Diaper related payment, and adopt or amend other related rules as may be required.

WSR 23-06-055

Filed 2/27/2023

WSR 23-13-118

Filed 6/21/2023

 

 

388-414-0001

These amendments replace an obsolete link with a newer Health and Human Services Poverty Guideline website and do not change the effect of the rule. WAC 388-414-0001 Do I have to meet all eligibility requirements for basic food?

 

CR-105

WSR 23-07-098

Filed 3/17/2023

 

 

388-400-0005

The department is planning to amend Who is eligible for temporary assistance for needy families? and other rules as may be required.

WSR 23-10-032

Filed 4/27/2023

 

 

 

388-408-0035, 388-450-0140, 388-489-0005, 388-489-0010

The department is planning to amend these rules related to basic food and transitional food assistance benefits for five months for families that have stopped receiving temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) and are not in a full family sanction.

WSR 23-10-057

Filed 5/1/2023

 

 

 

388-450-0185

The department is proposing amendments to What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits? These amendments correct a typographical error within WAC.

 

CR-105

WSR 23-11-159

Filed 5/24/2023

 

 

388-436-0050, 388-478-0020, 388-478-0027, 388-478-0033, 388-478-0035, and other related rules as may be required

The department is planning to amend WAC to implement an eight percent payment standard increase.

WSR 23-12-062

Filed 6/2/2023

 

 

 

388-310-1600

The department is planning to amend WorkFirst sanctions, and other related rules as appropriate. Amendments will support implementation of 2SHB 1447 (chapter 418, Laws of 2023), which adds good cause reason for failure to participate in WorkFirst activities when the recipient is experiencing a hardship as defined by the department rule.

WSR 23-13-025

Filed 6/9/2023

 

WSR 23-16-012

Filed 7/19/2023

 

388-447-0120, 388-449-0220

The department is planning to amend these and other rules as may be required due to the passage of ESHB 1260 (chapter 289, Laws of 2023). Planned amendments will expand good cause reasons for not participating in substance use disorder assessment or treatment as a condition of eligibility for the ABD, housing and essential needs referral, and PWA programs effective July 23, 2023.

WSR 23-13-026

Filed 6/9/2023

 

WSR 23-16-002

Filed 7/19/2023

 

388-484-0005, 388-484-0006

Five-year time limit extension for TANF, SFA, general assistance for pregnant women cash assistance, and TANF/SFA time limit extensions. Planned amendments will remove 60-month time limit for child-only TANF and SFA households w/an eligible parent.

WSR 23-13-093

Filed 6/20/2023

 

WSR 23-14-070

Filed 6/28/2023

 

388-474-0012, 388-478-0055

Washington state supplemental payment; amendments will update the SSP standard rate for individuals who are receiving care in a medical institution or residential setting. Based on Washington state personal needs allowance which will increase due to HB 1128 (chapter 201, Laws of 2023), effective July 1, 2023.

WSR 23-14-068

Filed 6/28/2023

 

WSR 23-14-065

Filed 6/28/2023

 

Chapter 388-14A WAC

DCS proposes to amend, adopt, or repeal as needed, various sections in the chapter to make the administrative support establishment process more efficient and user-friendly as we: (1) Implement ESSB 6037 (chapter 6, Laws of 2018, which adopted the 2017 version of the Uniform Parentage Act), and the technical corrections made to that bill by SSB 5333 (chapter 46, Laws of 2019); as well as (2) update terminology and to clarify and streamline the rules and procedures regarding parentage to conform with current state and federal laws.

WSR 22-15-050

Filed 7/15/2022

 

 

 

388-891A-0610, 388-891-0890

Amending to remove references in WAC to post-employment services provided by DVR as being available to the customer post exit.

WSR 22-12-030

Filed 5/24/2022

 

WSR 23-10-044

Filed 4/27/2023

 

Chapter 388-01 WAC

OIG; organization/disclosure of public records and other related rules as appropriate.

WSR 22-14-033

Filed 6/27/2022

WSR 23-10-046

Filed 4/27/2023