WSR 18-12-108

PROPOSED RULES

[Filed June 6, 2018, 9:04 a.m.]

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-21-101.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to create new sections and amend and repeal existing sections in chapter 388-826 WAC, Voluntary placement program, and amend WAC 388-845-1515 Are there limits to the residential habilitation services I can receive?

Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 1115 Washington, Olympia, WA 98504. Public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/driving-directions-office-bldg-2.

Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than July 26, 2018.

Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, email DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax 360-664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., July 25, 2018.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, phone 360-664-6092, fax 360-664-6185, TTY 711 relay service, email Kildaja@dshs.wa.gov, by July 11, 2018.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rules update provider training requirements and clarify client participation and room and board requirements for children receiving voluntary placement services.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Proposed amendments to add references to Title 182 WAC standardize how client participation and room and board are calculated. Proposed amendments to add references to chapter 388-829 WAC align training requirements for providers of voluntary placement services with other qualified DDA providers. Proposed amendments to WAC 388-845-1515 clarify that residential habilitation services for children under age eighteen are subject to requirements in chapter 388-826 WAC. The proposed amendments clarify the chapter by using plain language and removing redundant information.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.13.350.

Name of Proponent: DSHS, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Chantelle Diaz, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, 360-407-1589; Implementation and Enforcement: Nichole Jensen, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, 360-407-1521.

A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Chantelle Diaz, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, phone 360-407-1589, fax 360-407-0955, TTY 1-800-833-6388, email Chantelle.Diaz@dshs.wa.gov.

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(4) because the rules do not affect small businesses.

Explanation of exemptions: The proposed amendments impose no new or disproportionate costs on small businesses so a small business economic impact statement is not required.

June 5, 2018

Katherine I. Vasquez

Rules Coordinator