PDFWAC 388-828-4020

What is the purpose of the supports intensity scale (SIS) assessment?

The purpose of the supports intensity scale assessment in the DDD assessment is to determine all of the following:
(1) Your ICF/MR level of care score for DDD HCBS waiver eligibility;
(2) The health and welfare needs that must be addressed in your individual support plan if you are enrolled in a DDD HCBS waiver;
(3) Your DDD behavioral and medical acuity levels regardless of your age; and
(4) Your support need acuity levels specific to the:
(a) DDD activities of daily living acuity scale;
(b) DDD interpersonal support acuity scale; and
(c) DDD mobility acuity scale.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-10-029, § 388-828-4020, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07.]