WSR 14-05-044

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

[Filed February 13, 2014, 3:49 p.m.]

In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services.

Document Title: Public Notice.

Subject: Change to the following DDA medicaid HCBS waivers: Basic plus and core.

Effective Date: March 16, 2014.

Document Description: Washington is submitting an amendment for the core waiver, WA.0410 and Basic plus waiver, WA.0409. These amendments will adjust the capacity to reflect higher utilization of the waiver programs. Core and Basic plus waiver services provide an alternative to the intermediate care facility for the individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/ID) who want to live in their own homes or residential settings. Participants must meet financial and functional eligibility requirements. In addition to personal care, services include residential options, behavior support and consultation, staff and family consultation and training, environmental accessibility adaptations, skilled nursing, transportation, specialized medical equipment and supplies, employment and community access, nurse delegation and community transition services.

To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statements, contact Kris Pederson, DDA, P.O. Box 45310, phone (360) 725-3445, TDD/TTY (360) 438-2637, fax (360) 407-0955, e-mail Kristine.Pederson@dshs.wa.gov, web site http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd.