PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Medical Assistance Administration)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 00-01-050.
Title of Rule: WAC 388-478-0070 Monthly income and countable resource standards for medically needy (MN) and medically indigent (MI) programs. WAC 388-478-0080 SSI-related categorically needy income level and countable resource standards.
Purpose: Implements the increased federal standards for the one-person medically needy income level, for the medically indigent program and the SSI-related categorically needy income level.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.08.090, and 74.09.575.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.04.057.
Summary: Increased federal standards as described under Purpose above.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Joanie Scotson, Medical Assistance Administration, Mailstop 45534, Olympia, WA 98504-5534, (360) 725-1330.
Name of Proponent: Department of Social and Health Services, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: See Purpose above.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See Purpose above.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This proposed rule has no impact on small businesses. It affects eligibility for medical assistance programs.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. This rule does not meet the definition of a significant legislative rule.
Hearing Location: Lacey Government Center (behind Tokyo Bento Restaurant), 1009 College Street S.E., Room 104-B, Lacey, WA 98503, on April 25, 2000, at 10:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Paige Wall by April 14, 2000, phone (360) 664-6094, TTY (360) 664-6178, e-mail wallpg@dshs.wa.gov.
Submit Written Comments to: Identify WAC Numbers, Paige Wall, Rules Coordinator, Rules and Policies Assistance Unit, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, fax (360) 664-6185, by April 25, 2000.
Date of Intended Adoption: No sooner than May 1, 2000.
March 10, 2000
Marie Myerchin-Redifer, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
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(1) Beginning January 1, ((1999)) 2000, the medically
needy income level (MNIL) and MI monthly income standards are as
follows:
| (a) One person | $(( |
| (b) Two persons | $592 |
| (c) Three persons | $667 |
| (d) Four persons | $742 |
| (e) Five persons | $858 |
| (f) Six persons | $975 |
| (g) Seven persons | $1,125 |
| (h) Eight persons | $1,242 |
| (i) Nine persons | $1,358 |
| (j) Ten persons and more | $1,483 |
(2) The MNIL standard for a person ((meeting)) who meets
institutional status requirements is in WAC 388-513-1305(((2)))(3).
(3) Countable resource standards for the MN and MI programs are:
| (a) One person | $2,000 |
| (b) (( |
$3,000 |
| (c) For each additional family member add | $50 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.08.090 and 74.09.575. 99-11-054, § 388-478-0070, filed 5/17/99, effective 6/17/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057 and 74.08.090. 98-16-044, § 388-478-0070, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98. Formerly WAC 388-507-0710, 388-507-0720, 388-511-1115, 388-518-1820, 388-518-1830, 388-518-1840 and 388-518-1850.]
(1) The
SSI-related CNIL standard is the same as the SSI monthly payment
standard based upon the area of the state where the person lives.
Area 1 is defined as the following counties: King, Pierce,
Snohomish, Thurston, and Kitsap. Area 2 is all other counties.
Beginning January 1, ((1999)) 2000, the CNIL monthly income
standards are as follows:
| Area 1 | Area 2 | |
| (a) Single person | $(( |
$(( |
| (b) A legally married couple who are both eligible | ||
| $(( |
$(( |
|
(2) The countable resource standards for the SSI-related CN medical program are:
| (a) One person | $2,000 |
| (b) A legally married couple | $3,000 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.08.090 and 74.09.575. 99-11-054, § 388-478-0080, filed 5/17/99, effective 6/17/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057 and 74.08.090. 98-16-044, § 388-478-0080, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98. Formerly WAC 388-511-1110.]