(1) If DDA approves additional respite hours under WAC 388-829C-233(2), the daily rate remains unchanged.

(2) If DDA approves additional respite hours for any reason not under WAC 388-829C-233(2), DDA may reduce the companion home daily rate.

(3) If DDA approves additional respite hours under subsection (2) of this section, DDA:

(a) Divides the cost of the additional respite hours by the number of days remaining in the client's plan year; and

(b) Subtracts that amount from the companion home daily rate for the remaining number of days in the plan year.

(4) The cost of the additional respite hours is based on the identified respite provider's hourly rate.