PDFWAC 388-825-082

What state-only funded services are authorized in DDD rules?

The following state-only funded services defined below are authorized only by DDD and are not contained in other rules governing DDD.
(1) "Adult day care" not covered by medicaid is a DDD county service providing a structured social program for adults and is limited to persons receiving the service prior to June 2005.
(2) "Attendant care" provides respite care or personal care and is limited to persons who:
(a) Are not eligible for other DDD services to meet their need; and
(b) Were receiving attendant care in March 2004.
(3) "Individual and family assistance" is a time limited county service available to individuals and families.
(a) Supports are provided to additional families and persons with developmental disabilities in need of services within existing resources;
(b) Individuals and families receiving services have more control and flexibility with the use of the resources; and
(c) The individual and family are assisted in connecting to and using natural and informal community supports.
(4) "Information and education" is a county service that provides a variety of activities and strategies to assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and families have full access to current information about services and support that will assist them in becoming full participants in their communities.
(5) "Medical and dental services" means those services which are necessary for the health of the client and are not covered by medicaid or private insurance.
(6) "Psychological counseling" may provide specialized cognitive counseling, strategies for effectively relating to people or coping with situations and problems.
(7) "Transportation reimbursement for an escort" is the payment for someone other than the driver to provide one-on-one attention to the client being transported.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.10.015, 71A.12.020, 71A.12.030, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 08-11-072, § 388-825-082, filed 5/19/08, effective 6/19/08.]