WSR 08-06-019

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)

[ Filed February 22, 2008, 8:58 a.m. , effective February 22, 2008, 8:58 a.m. ]


     Effective Date of Rule: Immediately.

     Purpose: The department is combining three family support programs into one individual and family services program as directed by the legislature into new sections in chapter 388-832 WAC, WAC 388-832-0001 through 388-832-0470.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040.

     Other Authority: 2SSB 5467.

     Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that state or federal law or federal rule or a federal deadline for state receipt of federal funds requires immediate adoption of a rule.

     Reasons for this Finding: 2SSB 5467, as amended by the house, directs the department to create the individual and family services program for persons with developmental disabilities by July 1, 2007. A preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) was filed as WSR 07-10-018 on April 20, 2007. At that time, the department proposed amending chapter 388-825 WAC but has since decided that a new chapter is required, due to the length of the new rules. This emergency rule extends the emergency rule filed as WSR 07-22-019 while the department obtains input and feedback from the affected stakeholders. The final rules will be proposed by March 31, 2008.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 90, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 90, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Date Adopted: February 14, 2008.

Stephanie E. Schiller

Rules Coordinator

3893.7
Chapter 388-832 WAC

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM


NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0001   What definitions apply to this chapter?   The following definitions apply to this Chapter:

     "Agency Provider" means a licensed and/or ADSA certified business that is contracted with ADSA or a county to provide DDD services (e.g., personal care, respite care, residential services, therapy, nursing, employment, etc.).

     "Allocation" means an amount of funding available to the client & family for a maximum of twelve months, based upon assessed need.

     "Authorization" means DDD approval of funding for a service as identified in the individual support plan or evidence of payment of a service.

     "Back-up Caregiver" is a person who has been identified as an informal caregiver and is available to provide assistance as an informal caregiver when other caregivers are unavailable.

     "Client" means a person who has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020(3) who also has been determined eligible to receive services by the division under chapter 71A.16 RCW.

     "DDD" means the division of developmental disabilities, a division within the aging and disability services administration (ADSA), department of social and health services (DSHS).

     "Department" means the department of social and health services (DSHS).

     "Emergency" means the client's health or safety is in jeopardy.

     "Family" means individuals, of any age, living together in the same household and related by blood, marriage, adoption or as a result of sharing legal custody of a minor child.

     "Family Home" means the residence where you and your relatives live.

     "Formal Caregiver" is a person/agency who receives payment from DDD to provide a service.

     "Individual Provider" means an individual who is contracted with DDD to provide medicaid or waiver personal care, respite care, or attendant care services.

     "Individual Support Plan" or "ISP" is a document that authorizes the DDD paid services to meet a client's needs identified in the DDD Assessment.

     "Informal Caregiver" is a person who provides supports without payment from DDD for a service.

     "Legal Guardian" means a person/agency, appointed by a court, which is authorized to make some or all decisions for a person determined by the court to be incapacitated. In the absence of court intervention, parents remain the legal guardian for their child until the child reaches the age of eighteen.

     "Parent family support contract" means a contract between DDD and the parent to reimburse the parent for the purchase of goods and services paid for by the parent.

     "Pass through contract" means a contract between DDD and a third party to reimburse the third party for the purchase of goods and services paid for by the third party.

     "Primary Caregiver" is the formal or informal caregiver who provides the most support.

     "Residential Habilitation Center" or "RHC" is a state operated facility certified to provide ICF/MR and/or nursing facility level of care for persons with developmental disabilities per chapter 71A.20 RCW.

     "State funded services" means services that are funded entirely with state dollars.

     "State supplementary payment" or "SSP" means a state paid cash assistance program for certain DDD clients eligible for supplemental security income per chapter 388-827 WAC.

     "You" means the client.

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DESCRIPTION
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0005   What is the individual and family services program?   The "individual and family services program" (IFS Program) is a state-only funded program that:

     (1) Provides an array of services to families to help maintain and stabilize the family unit; and

     (2) Replaces WAC 388-825-200 through 388-825-242 (the family support opportunity program), WAC 388-825-252 through 388-825-256 (the traditional family support program), WAC 388-825-500 through 388-825-595, (the flexible family support pilot program), and WAC 388-825-244 through 388-825-250 (other family support rules).

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0007   What is the purpose of the individual and family services (IFS) program?   The purpose of the IFS program is to have one DDD family support program that will:

     (1) Form a partnership between the state and families to help support families who have a client of DDD living in the family home; and

     (2) Provide families with a choice of services and allow families more control over the resources allocated to them.

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ELIGIBILITY
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0015   Am I eligible to participate in the IFS program?   You are eligible to be considered for the IFS program if you meet the following criteria:

     (1) You are currently an eligible client of DDD;

     (2) You live in your family home;

     (3) You are not enrolled in a DDD home and community based services waiver defined in chapter 388-845 WAC;

     (4) You are currently enrolled in traditional family support, family support opportunity or the family support pilot or funding has been approved for you to receive IFS program services;

     (5) You are age three or older as of July 1, 2007;

     (6) You have been assessed as having a need for IFS program services as listed in WAC 388-832-0140;

     (7) You are not receiving a DDD residential service; and

     (8) If you are a parent who is an eligible client of DDD, your child lives in your home and requires your support as a parent.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0020   Will I be authorized to receive IFS services if I meet the eligibility criteria in WAC 388-832-0015?   Meeting eligibility criteria for the IFS program does not ensure access to or receipt of the IFS program services.

     (1) Receipt of IFS services is limited by availability of funding and your assessed need.

     (2) WAC 388-832-0085 through 388-832-0090 describes how DDD will determine who will be approved to receive funding.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0022   What determines the allocation of funds available to me to purchase IFS services?   The allocation of funds is based on your service level, as described in WAC 388-832-0130. The DDD assessment will determine your service level based on your assessed need.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0023   If I qualify for another DDD service, will my IFS program be reduced or terminated?   Since your IFS amount is based on the assessed need, if your needs change, the dollar amount will be impacted. However, if you are qualified for another DDD service, you can still receive IFS as long as you continue to have an assessed need and have met the eligibility criteria for the IFS Program.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0024   If I participate in the IFS program, will I be eligible for services through the DDD home and community based services (HCBS) waiver?   (1) If you participate in the IFS program you may not participate in the DDD HCBS waiver at the same time.

     (2) You may request enrollment in a DDD HCBS waiver at any time per WAC 388-845-0050.

     (3) Participation in the IFS program will not affect your potential waiver eligibility.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0025   Am I eligible for the IFS program if I currently receive other DDD paid services?   If you receive other non-waiver DDD funded services, you may be eligible for the IFS program.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0045   What if there are two or more family members who are eligible for the IFS program?   If there are two or more family members who are eligible for the IFS program, each family member will be assessed to determine their IFS program allocation based on their individual need.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0050   How do I request IFS program services?   You may contact your DDD case/resource manager at any time to request IFS program services. You will receive written notice of DDD's approval or denial along with your administrative hearing rights.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0055   How long do I remain eligible for the IFS program?   To remain eligible for the IFS program you must be reassessed at least every twelve months or sooner if there is a significant change in your needs per WAC 388-828-1500.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0060   Can DDD terminate my eligibility for the IFS program?   You may be terminated from the IFS program for any of the following reasons:

     (1) You no longer meet DDD eligibility per WAC 388-823-0010 through 388-823-0170;

     (2) You no longer meet the eligibility criteria for the IFS program per WAC 388-832-0015;

     (3) You have not used an IFS program service during the last twelve calendar months;

     (4) You cannot be located or do not make yourself available for the annual DDD assessment; and/or

     (5) You refuse to participate with DDD in service planning.

     (6) You begin to receive a DDD residential service.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0065   If I go into a temporary out of home placement, will I be eligible for IFS upon my return home?   You can apply for the IFS program once you return home from placement by contacting your DDD case manager, if your out of home placement does not exceed twelve months. Your case manager will schedule an assessment with you, and if you meet all the eligibility criteria per WAC, have an assessed need, and funding is available you will receive an IFS program allocation.

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INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM WAIT LIST
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0070   What is the IFS program wait list?   The IFS wait list is a list of clients who live with their family and the family has requested family support services.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0075   Do I have to have a DDD assessment before I can be added to the IFS wait list?   You do not have to have a DDD assessment prior to your name being added to the IFS wait list.

     (1) Your name and request date will be added to the wait list.

     (2) A notice will be sent to you to let you know your name has been added to the IFS wait list.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0085   When there is state funding available to enroll new clients in the IFS program, how will DDD select from the clients on the IFS program wait list?   When there is state funding available for new IFS participants, DDD may enroll participants based on the following considerations:

     (1) Clients who have requested RHC respite, emergency services, or residential placement, prior to June 30, 2007.

     (2) Clients with the highest scores in caregiver and behavior status on the mini assessment.

     (3) Clients who have been on the IFS program wait list the longest.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0087   What happens next if I am selected from the IFS program wait list?   If you are selected from the IFS program wait list:

     (1) Your DDD case/resource manager will contact you, and determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for IFS program per WAC 388-832-0015 (1) though (6);

     (2) If you meet the criteria per (1) above, your case/resource manager will schedule an appointment to complete your DDD assessment or reassessment.

     (3) If you have not been receiving any DDD paid services, your DDD eligibility will need to be reviewed per WAC 388-823-1010(3)

     (4) Your DDD eligibility must be completed prior to completing the DDD assessment.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0090   If I currently receive funding from the traditional family support program, the family support opportunity program or the family support pilot program, will I qualify for the IFS program?   If you currently receive funding from the traditional family support program, the family support opportunity program or the family support pilot program, you qualify for the IFS program if you meet the eligibility criteria in WAC 388-832-0115.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0091   If I currently receive funding from the traditional family support program, the family support opportunity program or the family support pilot program, will that funding continue until my next assessment?   If you currently receive funding from the traditional family support (TFS) program, the family support opportunity (FSO) program or the family support pilot (FSP) program, you will continue to receive funding under the TFS, FSO, or the FSP program until your next DDD assessment.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0095   What happens if DDD finds me ineligible for the IFS program?   If you do not meet the criteria for the IFS program, DDD will terminate your individual and family services eligibility and funding. You will receive written notice of this decision along with your administrative hearing rights.

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ASSESSMENT
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0100   What assessment will DDD use to assess my need?   The DDD assessment will be used to assess your need. The DDD assessment is an assessment tool designed to measure the support needs of persons with developmental disabilities, and is described in chapter 388-828 WAC.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0110   Will DDD ask about my family's income?   DDD is required to request family income information for:

     (1) Families of children who are seventeen years of age or younger; and

     (2) All individuals who are receiving state-only funded services.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0113   Will my IFS allocation be impacted by my income?   The amount of services you receive will be solely based on your assessed needs. Your income will not affect your level of service.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0114   What is family income?   Family income is defined as the total unadjusted, annual family (or household) income from all sources for the last calendar year as reported to the internal revenue service (IRS).

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0115   How is an individual's access to DDD paid services affected if family income information is not provided?   An individual's access to DDD paid services is not affected when families decline to provide DDD with family income information.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0127   What if I have assessed needs that cannot be met by the IFS program?   If you complete the DDD assessment and are assessed to have an unmet need and there is no approved funding to support that need, DDD will offer you referral information for ICF/MR services. In addition, DDD may:

     (1) Provide information and referral for non-DDD community-based supports;

     (2) Add your name to the waiver data base, if you have requested enrollment in a DDD HCBS waiver per chapter 388-845 WAC; and

     (3) Authorize short-term emergency services as an exception to rule (ETR) per WAC 388-440-0001.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0128   What is the plan effective date?   (1) For an initial individual support plan, the plan is effective the date DDD signs and approves it after a signature or verbal consent is obtained.

     (2) For a reassessment or review of the individual support plan, the plan is effective the date DDD signs and approves it after a signature or verbal consent is obtained.

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ALLOCATION
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0130   What is the amount of the IFS program allocation my family is going to receive?   The DDD assessment, described in chapter 388-828 WAC, will determine your level of need. The IFS program annual allocations are as follows:

     (1) Level 1 - Up to $2,000;

     (2) Level 2 - Up to $3,000;

     (3) Level 3 - Up to $4,000; and

     (4) Level 4 - Up to $6,000.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0132   May I request to exceed the level at which I was assessed?   (1) The DDD assessment was designed to measure the support needs of persons with developmental disabilities; therefore your level may not exceed the level at which you were assessed.

     (2) If a significant change occurs, you may contact your DDD case manager for a possible reassessment of your support needs.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0135   How can my family use its IFS program allocation?   Your IFS program allocation is available to pay for any of the services listed in WAC 388-832-0140 if:

     (1) The service need relates to and results from your developmental disability, and

     (2) The need is identified in your DDD assessment and identified on your ISP.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0136   If I have a family support reimbursement contract, can DDD ask me to verify my purchases through reviewing receipts?   If you have a family support reimbursement contract, DDD will ask you to verify your purchases through reviewing receipts. You should submit receipts to your case manager whenever you are asking for reimbursement. Your request for reimbursement must be received within thirty days of the date that the service was received.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0137   May I use my allocation over a two year period for large costly expenditures?   You may not use your allocation over a two year period for a large costly expenditure. Your annual allocation must be used during the twelve month period your assessed needs were determined. If your IFS program services are not used in the twelve month period, you will be terminated from the IFS program.

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SERVICES
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0140   What services are available through the IFS program?   The services available in the IFS program are limited to the following:

     (1) Respite care;

     (2) Therapies:

     (a) Physical therapy (PT);

     (b) Occupational therapy (OT); and

     (c) Speech, language and communication therapy.

     (3) Architectural and vehicular modifications;

     (4) Equipment and supplies;

     (5) Specialized nutrition and clothing;

     (6) Excess medical costs not covered by another source;

     (7) Co-pays for medical and therapeutic services;

     (8) Transportation;

     (9) Training;

     (10) Counseling;

     (11) Behavior management;

     (12) Parent/sibling education;

     (13) Recreational opportunities; and

     (14) Community service grants.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0143   What is respite care?   Respite care is short-term intermittent relief for persons normally providing care for individuals receiving IFS program services.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0145   Who is eligible to receive respite care?   You are eligible to receive respite care if you are approved for IFS program services and:

     (1) You live in a private home and no one living with you is paid to be your caregiver.

     (2) You live with a paid caregiver who is your natural, step, or adoptive parent.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0150   Where can respite care be provided?   (1) Respite care can be provided in the following location(s):

     (a) Individual's home; or

     (b) Relative's home.

     (2) Respite care can be also be provided in the following location(s) but require a DDD agency respite contract:

     (a) Licensed children's foster home;

     (b) Licensed, contracted and DDD certified group home;

     (c) Licensed boarding home contracted as an adult residential center;

     (d) Licensed and contracted adult family home;

     (e) Children's licensed group home, licensed staffed residential home, or licensed childcare center; or

     (f) Adult day health.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0155   Who are qualified providers of respite care?   Providers of respite care can be any of the following individuals or agencies contracted with DDD for respite care:

     (1) Individuals meeting the provider qualifications under chapter 388-825 WAC;

     (2) Homecare/home health agencies, licensed under WAC 246-335-012(1);

     (3) Licensed and contracted group homes, foster homes, child placing agencies, staffed residential homes and foster group care homes;

     (4) Licensed and contracted adult family home;

     (5) Licensed and contracted adult residential care facility;

     (6) Licensed and contracted adult residential rehabilitation center under WAC 246-325-012;

     (7) Licensed childcare center under chapter 388-295 WAC;

     (8) Licensed child daycare center under chapter 388-295 WAC;

     (9) Adult day/health care centers contracted with DDD; or

     (10) Certified provider per chapter 388-101 WAC when respite is provided within the DDD contract for certified residential services.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0160   Are there limits to the respite care I receive?   The following limitations apply to the respite care you can receive:

     (1) Respite cannot replace:

     (a) Daycare while a parent or guardian is at work; and/or

     (b) Personal care hours available to you. When determining your unmet need, DDD will first consider the personal care hours available to you.

     (2) Respite providers have the following limitations and requirements:

     (a) If respite is provided in a private home, the home must be licensed unless it is the client's home or the home of a relative of specified degree per WAC 388-825-345;

     (b) The respite provider cannot be the spouse of the caregiver receiving respite if the spouse and the caregiver reside in the same residence; and

     (c) If you receive respite from a provider who requires licensure, the respite services are limited to those age-specific services contained in the provider's license.

     (3) Your caregiver cannot receive respite services for you while being paid to provide DDD services for other persons at the same time.

     (4) The need for respite must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

     (5) If your personal care provider is your parent, your parent provider may not provide respite services to any client in the same month that you receive respite services.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0165   What are considered excess medical costs not covered by another source?   Excess medical costs are medical expenses incurred by a client after medicaid or private insurance have been accessed or when the client does not have medical insurance. This may include the following:

     (1) Skilled nursing services (ventilation, catheterization, and insulin shots);

     (2) Psychiatric services;

     (3) Medical services related to the persons disability and an allowable medicaid covered expense; and/or

     (4) Prescriptions.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0166   How are excess medical costs paid?   (1) Excess medical costs are reimbursed to a family member who has a family support contract with the division of developmental disabilities and receipts are received within thirty days from the date of service.

     (2) Skilled nursing services are paid to the DSHS contracted nurse directly.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0170   What therapies can I receive?   The therapies the individual can receive are:

     (1) Physical therapy;

     (2) Occupational therapy; and/or

     (3) Speech, hearing and language therapy.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0175   Who is a qualified therapist?   Providers must be certified, registered or licensed therapists as required by law and contracted with DDD for the therapy they are providing.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0180   Are there limits to the therapy I can receive?   The following limitations apply to therapy you may receive:

     (1) Additional therapy may be authorized as a service only after you have accessed what is available to you under medicaid and any other private health insurance plan or school;

     (2) DDD does not pay for treatment determined by DSHS to be experimental;

     (3) DDD and the treating professional determine the need for and amount of service you can receive;

     (a) DDD may to require a second opinion from a DDD selected provider.

     (b) DDD will require evidence that you have accessed your full benefits through medicaid, private insurance and the school before authorizing this service.

     (4) The need for therapies must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocations.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0185   What are architectural and vehicular modifications?   (1) Architectural and vehicular modifications are physical adaptations to the home and vehicle of the individual to:

     (a) Ensure the health, welfare and safety of the client and or caregiver; or

     (b) Enable a client who would otherwise require a more restrictive environment to function with greater independence in the home or in the community.

     (2) Architectural modifications include the following:

     (a) Installation of ramps and grab bars;

     (b) Widening of doorways;

     (c) Modification of bathroom facilities; or

     (d) Installing specialized electrical and or plumbing systems necessary to accommodate the medical equipment and supplies that are necessary for the welfare of the individual.

     (3) Vehicular modifications include the following:

     (a) Wheel chair lifts;

     (b) Strap downs; or

     (c) Other access modifications.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0190   Who is a qualified provider for architectural and vehicular modifications?   The provider making these architectural and vehicular modifications must be a registered contractor per chapter 18.27 RCW and contracted with DDD.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0195   What limits apply to architectural and vehicular modifications?   The following service limitations apply to architectural and vehicular modifications are in addition to any limitations in other rules governing this service:

     (1) Prior approval by the director of DDD or designee is required.

     (2) Architectural and vehicular modifications to the home and vehicle are excluded if they are of general utility without direct medical or remedial benefit to the individual, such as carpeting, roof repair, central air conditioning, fencing for the yard, etc.

     (3) Architectural modifications cannot add to the square footage of the home.

     (4) DDD will require evidence that you accessed your full benefits through medicaid, private insurance and the division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) before authorizing this service.

     (5) Architectural and vehicular modifications must be the most cost effective modification.

     (6) Architectural and vehicular modifications will be prorated by the number of other members in the household who use these modifications.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0200   What are specialized medical equipment and supplies?   (1) Specialized medical equipment and supplies are items that:

     (a) Help clients with their activities of daily living or better participate in their environment;

     (b) Are primarily and customarily used to service a medical purpose; and

     (c) Are generally not useful to a person in the absence of illness, injury, or disability.

     (2) Included are devices, controls, appliances, and items necessary for life support; ancillary supplies and equipment necessary to the proper functioning of such items; and durable and nondurable medical equipment not available through medicaid under the medicaid state plan. Examples are mobility devices such as walkers and wheel chairs, communication devices, and medical supplies. Diapers and wipes may be approved only for those three years and older.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0205   Who are qualified providers of specialized medical equipment and supplies?   The provider of specialized medical equipment and supplies must be a medical equipment supplier contracted with DDD (or a parent who has a contract with DDD or the cost reimbursement contract).

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0210   Are there limitations to my receipt of specialized medical equipment and supplies?   The following limitations apply to your receipt of specialized medical equipment and supplies:

     (1) Prior approval by the director of DDD or designee is required for each authorization.

     (2) DDD may require a second opinion by a DDD-selected provider.

     (3) Items reimbursed with state funds shall be in addition to any medical equipment and supplies furnished under medicaid or private insurance.

     (4) Items must be of direct medical or remedial benefit to the individual and necessary as a result of the individual's disability.

     (5) Medications, prescribed or nonprescribed, and vitamins/supplements are excluded.

     (6) The need for specialized medical equipment and supplies must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0215   What are specialized nutrition and specialized clothing?   (1) Specialized nutrition is specialized formulas or specially prepared foods for which a written recommendation has been provided by a qualified and appropriate professional and when it constitutes fifty percent or more of the person's caloric intake (e.g., licensed physician or registered dietician).

     (2) Specialized clothing is clothing adapted for a physical disability, excessive wear clothing, or specialized footwear for which a written recommendation has been provided by a qualified and appropriate professional (e.g., a podiatrist, physical therapist, or behavior specialist).

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0220   How do I pay for specialized nutrition and specialized clothing?   Specialized nutrition and specialized clothing can be a reimbursable expense through the parent family support contract and the pass through contract.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0225   Are there limits for specialized nutrition and specialized clothing?   The need for specialized nutrition and specialized clothing must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0235   What are co-pays for medical and therapeutic services?   Co-pays for medical and therapeutic services are for disability related services you may have received that were not covered by your private insurance or medicaid.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0240   How do I pay for medical and therapeutic co-pays?   Medical and therapeutic co-pays can be a reimbursable expense through the parent family support contract.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0245   Are there limits to medical and therapeutic co-pays?   (1) Medical and therapeutic co-pays must be identified as a need in your ISP and may not exceed your IFS program allocation.

     (2) The co-pays must be for your disability related medical or therapeutic needs.

     (3) Prescribed or nonprescribed vitamins and supplements are excluded.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0250   What are transportation services?   (1) Transportation services are costs associated with client access to essential medical services and medical appointments, including mileage, ferry, or transit costs.

     (2) Whenever possible the person must use family, neighbors, friends, or community agencies that can provide this service without charge.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0255   Who is a qualified provider?   (1) The provider of transportation services can be an individual or agency contracted with DDD.

     (2) Transportation services can be a reimbursable expense through the parent family support contract.

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WAC 388-832-0260   Are there limitations to the transportation services I can receive?   The following limitations apply to transportation services:

     (1) Costs of transportation services to/from medical or medically related appointments that are covered by the client's medicaid may not be reimbursed with IFS program funds.

     (2) Transportation is limited to travel to and from an essential medical service.

     (3) Transportation does not include the purchase of a bus pass or transportation to and from school or to and from work.

     (4) Reimbursement for provider mileage requires prior approval by the director of DDD or designee and is paid according to contract.

     (5) This service does not cover the cost of purchase, lease, or rental of vehicles.

     (6) Reimbursement for provider time is not included in this service.

     (7) Reimbursement to the provider is limited to transportation that occurs when you are with the provider.

     (8) You are not eligible for transportation services if the cost and responsibility for transportation is already included in providers' contract and payment.

     (9) Car expenses, maintenance, tires or repairs, or motor vehicle insurance are not covered.

     (10) The need for transportation services must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

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WAC 388-832-0265   What is training and counseling?   Training and counseling is professional assistance provided to families to better meet the specific needs of the individual outlined in their ISP including:

     (1) Health and medication monitoring;

     (2) Positioning and transfer;

     (3) Augmentative communication systems; and

     (4) Family counseling.

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WAC 388-832-0270   Who is qualified provider for training and counseling?   To provide training and counseling, a provider must be one of the following licensed, registered or certified professionals and be contracted with DDD for the service specified in the individual support plan:

     (1) Audiologist;

     (2) Licensed practical nurse;

     (3) Marriage and family therapist;

     (4) Mental health counselor;

     (5) Occupational therapist;

     (6) Physical therapist;

     (7) Registered nurse;

     (8) Sex offender treatment provider;

     (9) Speech/language pathologist;

     (10) Social worker;

     (11) Psychologist;

     (12) Certified American sign language instructor;

     (13) Nutritionist;

     (14) Registered counselor; or

     (15) Certified dietician.

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WAC 388-832-0275   Are there limitations to the training and counseling I can receive?   (1) Expenses to the family for room and board or attendance, including registration fees for conferences are excluded as a service under family counseling and training.

     (2) The need for training and counseling must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

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WAC 388-832-0280   What is behavior management?   Behavior management is the development and implementation of programs designed to support the client using positive behavioral techniques. Behavior management programs help the client decrease aggressive, destructive, sexually inappropriate or other behaviors that compromises the client's ability to remain in the family home, and develop strategies for effectively relating to caregivers and other people in the client's life.

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WAC 388-832-0285   Who is a qualified provider of behavior management?   The provider of behavior management and consultation must be one of the following professionals contracted with DDD and duly licensed, registered or certified to provide this service:

     (1) Marriage and family therapist;

     (2) Mental health counselor;

     (3) Psychologist;

     (4) Sex offender treatment provider;

     (5) Social worker;

     (6) Registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN);

     (7) Psychiatrist;

     (8) Psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP);

     (9) Physician assistant working under the supervision of a psychiatrist;

     (10) Registered counselor; or

     (11) Polygrapher.

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WAC 388-832-0290   Are there limits to behavior management?   The following limits apply to your receipt of behavior management:

     (1) DDD and the treating professional will determine the need and amount of service you will receive.

     (2) DDD may require a second opinion from DDD-selected provider.

     (3) Only scientifically proven, nonexperimental methods may be utilized.

     (4) Providers may not use methods that cause pain, threats, isolation or locked settings.

     (5) The need for behavior management must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

     (6) Psychological testing is not allowed.

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WAC 388-832-0300   What is parent/sibling education?   Parent sibling education is the cost of attending class training for parents and siblings who have a family member with a developmental disability offering relevant topics. Examples of topics could be coping with family stress, addressing your child's behavior, manage the family's daily schedule or advocating for your child.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0305   Who are qualified providers?   Parent/sibling education may be a reimbursable expense through the parent family support contract and the pass through contract.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0310   Are there limitations to parent/sibling education?   (1) Parent/sibling education does not include conference fees or lodging.

     (2) Viewing of VHS or DVD at home by yourself does not meet the definition of parent or sibling education.

     (3) The need for parent/sibling education must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0315   What are recreational opportunities?   Recreational opportunities are activities that may be available to children and adults with a developmental disability such as summer camps, YMCA activities, day trips or typical activities available in your community.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0320   How are recreational opportunities paid for?   Recreational opportunities may be a reimbursable expense through the parent family support contract, agency contract and the pass through contract.

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WAC 388-832-0325   Are there limitations to recreation opportunities?   (1) The recreational opportunities must occur in your community or the bordering states addressed in WAC 388-832-0331.

     (2) The need for recreation opportunities must be identified in your ISP and cannot exceed your IFS allocation.

     (3) DDD does not pay for recreational opportunities that may pose a risk to individuals with disabilities or the community at large.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0330   Does my family have a choice of IFS program services?   In collaboration with your case manager and based upon your assessed need, you may choose the services available with this program.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0331   May I receive IFS program services out of state?   You may receive IFS program services in a recognized out-of-state bordering city on the same basis as in-state services. The only recognized bordering cities are: Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, Sandpoint, Priest River and Lewiston Idaho; and Portland, The Dalles, Hermiston, Hood River, Rainier, Milton-Freewater, and Astoria Oregon.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0332   Will I have a choice of provider?   You may choose a qualified individual, agency or licensed provider within the guidelines described in WAC 388-825-300 through 388-825-400. These WACs describe:

     (1) Qualifications for individuals and agencies providing DDD services in the client's residence or the provider's residence or other settings; and

     (2) Conditions under which DDD will pay for the services of an individual provider or a home care agency provider or other provider.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0333   What restrictions apply to the IFS program services?   The following restrictions apply to the IFS program services:

     (1) IFS program services are authorized only after you have accessed what is available to you under medicaid, including medicaid personal care, and any other private health insurance plan, school, or child development services.

     (2) All IFS program service payments must be agreed to by DDD and the client in your ISP.

     (3) DDD will contract directly with a service provider or parent for the reimbursement of goods or services purchased by the family member.

     (4) DDD will not pay for treatment determined by DSHS/MAA or private insurance to be experimental.

     (5) Your choice of qualified providers and services may be limited to the most cost effective option that meets your assessed need.

     (6) The IFS program will not pay for services provided after the death of the eligible client. Payment may occur after the date of death, but not the service.

     (7) DDD's authorization period will start when you agree to be in the IFS program and have given written or verbal approval for your ISP. The period will last up to one year and may be renewed if you continue to need and utilize services. If you have not utilized the services within one year period you will be terminated from this program.

     (8) IFS program will not pay for psychological evaluations or testing, DNA or genetic testing.

     (9) Supplies/materials related to community integration or recreational activities are the responsibility of the family.

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ONE TIME AWARDS
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WAC 388-832-0335   What is a one-time award?   One time awards are payments to individuals and families who meet the IFS program eligibility requirements and have a one time unmet need not covered by any other sources for which they are eligible. One time awards can only be used for architectural/vehicular modifications, or specialized equipment.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0340   Who is eligible for a one-time award?   You are eligible to be considered for a one-time award if:

     (1) You are not currently authorized for IFS program services in your ISP.

     (2) You meet the eligibility for the IFS program.

     (3) The need is critical to the health or safety of you or your caregiver and you and your family have no other resource to meet the need or your resources do not cover all of the expense.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0345   Are there limitations to one-time awards?   (1) One time awards are limited to architectural/vehicular modifications or specialized equipment.

     (2) One time awards cannot exceed six thousand dollars in a twenty-four month period.

     (3) One time awards must be approved by the director of DDD or designee.

     (4) Eligibility for a one-time award does not guarantee approval and authorization of the service by DDD. Services are based on availability of funding.

     (5) One time awards will be prorated by the number of other members in the household who use these modifications or specialized equipment.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0350   How do I apply for the one-time award?   If you have a need for a one-time award, you can make the request to your case manager.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0353   Do I need to have a DDD assessment before I receive a one-time award?   You do not need to have a DDD assessment prior to receiving a one-time award; however the regional manager/designee may request DDD assessment for a client at any time.

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EMERGENCY
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0355   What is an emergency service?   Emergency services are respite care, behavior management or nursing services in response to a single incident, situation or short term crisis.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0360   What situations qualify for emergency services?   The following situations qualify as an emergency:

     (1) You lose your family caregiver due to care giver hospitalization, or death;

     (2) There are changes in your caregiver's mental or physical status resulting in your family caregiver's inability to perform effectively for the individual; or

     (3) There are significant changes in your emotional or physical condition that require emergency services.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0365   Who is a qualified provider of emergency services?   The provider of the service you need to meet your emergency must meet the provider qualifications required to contract for that specific service per the following WAC's:

     (1) Respite per WAC 388-832-0155.

     (2) Behavior Management per WAC 388-832-0285.

     (3) Nursing per WAC 388-845-1705.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0366   What limitations apply to emergency services?   (1) Emergency service may be granted to individuals and families who are on the IFS wait list and have an emergent need.

     (2) Funds are provided for a limited period not to exceed sixty days.

     (3) All requests are reviewed and approved or denied by the director of DDD or designee.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0367   What if the client or family situation requires more than sixty days of emergency service?   (1) Any need that requires more than sixty days of an emergency service does not meet the definition of an emergency service.

     (2) To extend the emergency services, there must be a new or reviewed DDD assessment and approval for service funding.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0369   Do I need to have a DDD assessment before I receive an emergency service?   You do not need to have a DDD assessment prior to receiving an emergency service; however the regional manager/designee may request a DDD assessment for a client at any time.

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GRANTS
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0370   What are the IFS community service grants?   Community service grants are grants to agencies or individuals funded by the IFS program to promote community oriented projects that benefit families. Community service grants may fund long-term or short-term projects that benefit children and/or adults.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0375   How does a proposed project qualify for funding?   To qualify for funding, a proposed project must:

     (1) Address one or more of the following topics:

     (a) Provider support and development;

     (b) Parent helping parent; or

     (c) Community resource development for inclusion of all.

     (2) Meet most of the following goals:

     (a) Enable families to use generic resources which are integrated activities and/or, resources community members typically have access to;

     (b) Reflect geographic, cultural and other local differences;

     (c) Support families in a variety of non crisis-oriented ways;

     (d) Prioritize support for unserved families;

     (e) Address the diverse needs of Native Americans, communities of color and limited or non-English speaking groups;

     (f) Be family focused;

     (g) Increase inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities;

     (h) Benefit families who have children or adults eligible for services from DDD and who do not receive other DDD paid services; and

     (i) Promote community collaboration, joint funding, planning and decision making.

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HEARINGS AND APPEALS
NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0460   How will DDD notify me on their decisions?   Your case resource manager will call you and send a written planned action notice per WAC 388-825-100.

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NEW SECTION
WAC 388-832-0470   What are my appeal rights under the individual family services program?   You have the appeal rights described in WAC 388-825-100 through 388-825-165.

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