PDFWAC 388-826-0170

How does the department determine the rate to support a client in a staffed residential home?

(1) The department determines the rate to support a client in a staffed residential home by assessing the client's identified needs.
(2) The department completes a rate assessment, which consists of four cost centers:
(a) Administrative and nonstaff costs, including transportation and damage reimbursement, if applicable;
(b) Funds for community inclusion activities as outlined in WAC 388-826-0005;
(c) Consultant and training costs; and
(d) Instruction and support services, which are determined by assessing a client's identified needs and supervision in the following areas:
(i) Activities of daily living as defined in WAC 388-106-0010;
(ii) Instrumental activities of daily living as defined in WAC 388-106-0010; and
(iii) Behavioral support and supervision.
(3) Instruction and support services provided by the school district are not included in the rate assessment to support a client in a staffed residential home.
(4) A rate assessment must be completed before start of services, if a significant change occurs, or when the household composition changes.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and chapters 71A.28, 74.13 RCW. WSR 21-15-059, § 388-826-0170, filed 7/15/21, effective 8/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.13.350. WSR 18-23-004, § 388-826-0170, filed 11/7/18, effective 12/8/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.13.350, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 06-04-088, § 388-826-0170, filed 1/31/06, effective 3/3/06.]