PDFWAC 182-524-0400

Residency requirements.

(1) This section applies only to residency requirement for COFA islander health care.
(2) A resident is a person who currently lives in Washington and:
(a) Intends to reside here, including people without a fixed address; or
(b) Entered the state looking for a job; or
(c) Entered the state with a job commitment.
(3) You do not need to live in the state for a specific period of time to meet the requirements in subsection (2) of this section.
(4) You can be temporarily out-of-state and remain on COFA islander health care if you:
(a) Intend to return once the purpose of your absence concludes; and
(b) Meet the eligibility requirements as described under WAC 182-524-0300.
[Statutory Authority: 2018 c 161, 2018 c 299 § 213 (1)(hhh) and (4)(d), RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160. WSR 19-11-082, § 182-524-0400, filed 5/17/19, effective 6/17/19.]