1447-S2 AMS WICL S3235.1
2SHB 1447 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2991.2/23) 402
By Senator C. Wilson
ADOPTED 04/10/2023
On page 11, after line 27, insert the following:
"Sec. 8. RCW
74.04.266 and 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 s 21 are each amended to read as follows:
In determining need for aged, blind, or disabled assistance, and medical care services, the department may by rule and regulation establish a monthly earned income exemption ((
in an amount not to exceed the exemption allowable under disability programs authorized in Title XVI of the federal social security act))
as provided for in RCW 74.08A.230."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 12, line 9, after "74.08A.250," strike "and
74.08A.270" and insert "74.08A.270, and
74.04.226"
EFFECT: Clarifies that in determining the need for aged, blind, or disabled assistance, and medical care services, a family may earn and keep the first $250 of the family's earnings in addition to one-half of the family's remaining earnings every month it is eligible to receive assistance.
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