Subject of Possible Rule Making: The DSHS Division of Employment and Assistance Programs will amend chapter 388-474 WAC to implement changes in eligibility for the state supplemental payment program.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050, 74.05.055, 74.04.057, 74.08.090.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington state legislature passed legislation that specifies changes to the categories of individuals eligible to receive state supplemental payments (SSP). Rules must be amended to reflect the new legislation.

     Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: The federal government publishes regulations under Public Law 92-603 and the Social Security Act for states that must provide a state supplemental payment program. The Social Security Administration oversees state compliance with federal state supplementation rules.

     Process for Developing New Rule: DSHS welcomes the public to take part in developing the rules. Anyone interested should contact the staff person identified below. After the rules are drafted, DSHS will file proposed rules with the Office of the Code Reviser with a notice of proposed rule making. A copy of the draft will be sent to everyone on the mailing list and to anyone who requests a copy.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Carole McRae, Program Manager, Division of Employment and Assistance Programs, Lacey Government Center, P.O. Box 45470, Olympia, WA 98504-4570, phone (360) 413-3074, fax (360) 413-3493, e-mail MCRAECA@DSHS.WA.GOV.

April 26, 2002

Brian H. Lindgren, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit

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