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 DDA assessment is to determine all of the following:
(1) Your ICF/IID level of care score for DDA HCBS waiver eligibility;
(2) The health and welfare needs that must be addressed in your individual support plan if you are enrolled in a DDA HCBS waiver;
(3) Your DDA behavioral and medical acuity levels regardless of your age; and
(4) Your support need acuity levels specific to the:
(a) DDA activities of daily living acuity scale;
(b) DDA interpersonal support acuity scale; and
(c) DDA mobility acuity scale.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.16.050. WSR 21-19-093, § 388-828-4020, filed 9/17/21, effective 10/18/21. 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.]