PDFWAC 388-845-0750

What are community transition services?

(1) Community transition services are reasonable costs (necessary expenses in the judgment of the state for you to establish your basic living arrangement) associated with moving from:
(a) An institutional setting to a community setting in which you are living in your own home or apartment, responsible for your own living expenses and receiving services from a DDA certified residential habilitation services provider as defined in WAC 388-845-1505 and 388-845-1510; or
(b) A provider operated setting, such as a group home, staffed residential, adult family home or companion home in the community to a community setting in which you are living in your own home or apartment, responsible for your own living expenses, and receiving services from a DDA certified residential habilitation services provider as defined in WAC 388-845-1505 and 388-845-1510.
(2) Community transition services include:
(a) Security deposits (not to exceed the equivalent of two month's rent) that are required to obtain a lease on an apartment or home;
(b) Essential furnishings such as a bed, a table, chairs, window blinds, eating utensils and food preparation items;
(c) Moving expenses required to occupy your own home or apartment;
(d) Set-up fees or deposits for utility or service access (e.g., telephone, electricity, heating); and
(e) Health and safety assurances, such as pest eradication, allergen control or one-time cleaning prior to occupancy.
(3) Community transition services are available in the CORE and community protection waivers.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-24-045, § 388-845-0750, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.08.090 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-04-005, § 388-845-0750, filed 1/24/13, effective 2/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 08-20-033, § 388-845-0750, filed 9/22/08, effective 10/23/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.12 [71A.12.120] and chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 06-01-024, § 388-845-0750, filed 12/13/05, effective 1/13/06.]