or Section Caption

in this Period

Moving and revising Adult Day Care/Adult Day Health rules from chapter 388-15 WAC to chapter 388-71 WAC.

and related chapters

Revising remaining Home and Community Services rules currently in chapter 388-15 WAC and moving the rules into chapter 388-71 WAC. Updating obsolete WAC cross-references. Clarifying requirements for comprehensive assessments.

through 388-71-1095

Amending the respite care subchapter to include the family caregiver support program per state legislation.

Phasing implementation of the new comprehensive assessment model in 2003.

To update rule to reflect changes in statute as a result of new legislation (HB 2444).

This will change a requirement from fourteen days upon admission to thirty days for a care plan to be developed, allowing providers/residents more time to become acquainted with the resident's needs/services.

This WAC change was initiated to encompass the introduction of chapter 246-888 WAC, Medication assistance promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy.

This is to reflect a change in an address.

This WAC change will incorporate recent building code changes for adult family homes and to establish more detailed expectations around resident life safety issues.

To review and update rules to be consistent with current practices in residential care and to make it more applicable to today's boarding home residents.

Amending the rule to be in compliance with chapter 18.79 RCW and to update outdated RCW references.

Amending guardianship rules to provide a total of thirty days notice of proceedings; to provide deductions from client participation for fees and costs; and to limit the courts ability to adjust guardianship fees after services are rendered.

To review and update rules to be consistent with current statute and clarify requirements. Also repealing all rule sections in chapter 388-98 WAC and incorporating subject matter as new rules in chapter 388-97 WAC.

To review and update rules to be consistent with current statute and clarify requirements.

This change is to make the rule consistent with new legislation (SHB 2382).

Infection control.

To add a new section to the infection control subchapter to include immunization requirements as a result of legislation (2ESSB 5291).

Adopting a new chapter, amending related rules and repealing outdated rules on basic and specialized training requirements in adult family homes and boarding homes to implement recent legislation (chapter 121, Laws of 2000 and chapter 233, Laws of 2002).

New rules written to implement legislation (chapter 230, Laws of 2001).

Facility licensing requirements.

Workgroup to be convened to develop amendments and additions to licensing chapter identified as problematic.

New rules to be written to implement legislation (SHB 2568).

Amending adoption support rules to clarify eligibility.

Revising and reorganizing child protective services rules.

Amending the rules to allow the Division of Child Support (DCS) to modify support obligations when both parties make informal arrangements and are unable to return to court to officially change the support order.

Bringing DCS rules into compliance with new legislation (chapter 302, Laws of 2002).

Allowing for modification of a support order when it will not change by more than the current standard.

Developing new rules and procedures for enforcing medical child support obligations using the National Medical Support Notice.

Minimum licensing requirements.

Amending rules to correct background check citations.

Revising, repealing and moving the current chapter 388-150 WAC into a new chapter 388-295 WAC.

Making correct technical errors made in the previous amendments. The effect of these WAC will remain unchanged.

Amending rules to alter protective payee policies. Chapter 388-265 WAC rules will be moved to chapter 388-460 WAC.

Specifying where applicants apply for Washington telephone assistance (WTAP) and making WTAP rules consistent with rules of the state Utilities and Transportation Commission.

Amendments will reduce the upper income limit for eligibility for the working connections child care program and increase copayment levels.

background inquiry process.

Adding seasonal day camps as a type of provider, and clarify the background inquiry process. The language of these WACs will also be corrected and clarified where necessary.

Clarifying the process for background checks for the WCCC program.

Implementing the policy for the sixty-month time limit of TANF/SFA cases.

Amending rules to implement legislation (HB 1144).

Working connections child care.

Implementing the policy for the sixty-month time limit of TANF/SFA cases.

Expanding the Community Jobs program to include private businesses.

Altering the sanction process for WorkFirst participants.

Implementing the sanctions for all clients and extension rules for clients who exceed the TANF/SFA sixty-month time limit.

Creating the child safetynet payment status for clients who are in sanction for not meeting WorkFirst program requirements and have surpassed the sixty-month time limit for TANF/SFA.

Changing participation requirements for WorkFirst.

Coordinating amendments with the recent revisions to WAC 388-466-0120.

Bringing current rule in line with federal rules that specify the eligibility date for food assistance households.

388-414 WAC

388-416 WAC

388-418 WAC

388-434 WAC

388-450 WAC

388-452 WAC

388-470 WAC

Categorical eligibility for food assistance.

Certification periods.

Change of circumstance.

Eligibility reviews and recertification.

Income.

Interview requirements.

Resources.

Amending rules in these chapters relating to food assistance to implement changes in federal regulations and exercise state options for the food stamp program.

This chapter will be revised to simplify the rules regarding inclusion in the assistance unit.

Correcting rules concerning the cancellation of electronic benefits transfer (EBT) accounts after ninety days of inactivity. EBT accounts will no longer be cancelled after ninety days of inactivity.

Amendment will reflect changes in WorkFirst support services that impact which clients are categorically eligible for food assistance and do not have to meet certain requirements to get food assistance benefits.

WAC 388-458-0030

Notices to clients.

Amendments due to a federal rule change that requires the department to send a letter requesting information when we learn about a change and are not sure what impact the change will have on benefits.

388-424 WAC

388-444 WAC

388-450 WAC

388-478 WAC

Citizenship/

alien status.

Food stamp employment and training.

Income.

Standards for payments.

Amending all necessary sections of Title 388 WAC to implement changes that effect client's eligibility and benefit level for food stamps and the state-funded food assistance program for legal immigrants.

Update and amend references to incorporate recent changes made to Division of Child Support rules.

WAC 388-406-0010

WAC 388-416-0005

Applications.

Certification periods.

These rules are being simplified in order to reduce workload in light of a division budget reduction.

Amending rules on food assistance to implement changes in federal regulations and exercise state options for the food stamp program.

Chapter 388-426 WAC

Client complaints.

Clarifying program requirements on exceptions and complaints and to comply with clear-writing guidelines of the Governor's Executive Order 97-02.

To simplify and update language so that the rules are easier to read and use.

Amending the rule to make reference to the correct type of hearing. "Administrative hearing" needs to be replaced by "appeals court review."

Developing new individual responsibility plan requirements for general assistance recipients enrolled in WorkPlus.

Modifying rules to reflect new federal regulations that require the department to exclude payments from the United States Department of State or Department of Justice Reception and Replacement Programs.

Amending rules concerning VOLAG payments when they are not intended to cover normal living expenses.

Amending the rule to standardize the way time loss income is treated across all types of assistance.

Modifying rules to reflect new federal regulations that require refugee cash assistance to use the same rules as temporary assistance to needy families (TANF).

Simplifying how the department allocates income from an ineligible spouse to a general assistance recipient.

Implementing federal regulations on the impact of the income and expenses of an ineligible assistance unit member.

Standards for payments.

Amending rules to be consistent with federal standards and limits.

Correcting the current rule, which only disregards a new source of income for destitute household for ten days after applying for food assistance. Federal rules require that any new income be disregarded.

Simplifying income rules and make them more consistent across program lines.

Creating new rules for the TANF and state financial assistance (SFA) 20% hardship extension.

Revising rules to incorporate federal requirements on income budgeting into the rule.

Revising rules on background checks on adults who are acting in loco parentis without court ordered custody.

Amending rules to include additional background checks required for the determination of in loco parentis eligibility.

Simplifying rules on protective payees and introduce a variety of changes.

Amending the rule to elaborate on how the department treats vehicles in resource calculations for food assistance.

Amending this chapter to implement changes in eligibility for the state supplemental payment program.

SSI standards are being amended to make a COLA adjustment to the SSI program.

Amending rules to reflect refinements in program policy, implement requirements to the program, add needed information and rewrite the rules for clarity.

Implementing quarterly reporting for clients.

Eliminating overpayments caused by agency error and amend all related rules.

HRSA Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

Amending and clarifying language.

Correcting obsolete and incorrect WAC cross references.

Adding a new requirement on incident reporting.

388-825 WAC

388-850 WAC

DDD services rules.

County plan for mental health, developmental disabilities.

Amending and adopting new rules to implement legislation (SSB 6387) on DDD state supplementary payment program; and revising eligibility rules.

Correcting obsolete and incorrect WAC and RCW cross references.

Implementing rules for voluntary placement program.

Correcting obsolete and incorrect WAC and RCW cross references.

Correcting obsolete and incorrect WAC and RCW cross references.

Correcting obsolete and incorrect WAC and RCW cross references.

Revising rules in clear writing format per governor's Executive Order 97-02; amend and add language to implement legislation (SSB 6387) the DDD state supplementary payment program .

Correcting obsolete and incorrect WAC and RCW cross references.

Amending rules to implement SB 6482 removing the 180-day limit on treatment services.

Amending and adopting rules implementing SSB 5417 on certifying opiate substitution treatment programs.

Amending rules to comply with changes in federal and state laws, and with requirements of the department. Vocational rehabilitation services will be moved to a new chapter of Title 388 WAC.

Amending rules to comply with changes in federal and state laws, and with requirements of the department. Subject matter will be adopted as a new chapter of Title 388 WAC.

Potential revisions due to changes in background check procedures.

Amending sections in this chapter to reflect changes in available residential facilities for minimum-security classification youth.

Potential rule changes for parole and revocation process clarification.

Potential rule changes to clarify reimbursement rates.

Consolidating all supplemental security income (SSI)-related medical eligibility rules into new chapter.

Updating the general definitions used throughout MAA rules.

Updating vendor dispute resolution process.

Implementing changes from new federal guidelines for estate recovery.

Amending rules to make them more consistent with current programs and services.

Implementing legislative directives to provide a mail-order pharmacy option.

Revising rules to make reimbursement policy consistent with program policy; adding new reimbursement methodology; and complying with new federal billing requirements.

New rules to implement the pilot program to reduce unplanned pregnancies among women who are not MAA eligible, but who may become eligible if they became pregnant.

Organizes and clarifies rules for family planning services program and family planning only program.

Revisions to clarify and update language pertaining to background check requirements, and to mirror background check requirements of other agencies.

(new sections)

Codifying existing program requirements into rule.

New WAC chapter will comply with federal financial changes, section 702 of BIPA 2000, and legislative directive to implement prospective payment system.

Implementing new payment methods and limits.

Amending rules to be more consistent with Medicare terminology and guidelines; and to explain criteria for covered services.

Amending rules to be more consistent with Medicare terminology and guidelines; and to explain criteria for covered services. SGD's were formerly known as augmentative communication devices.

Amending rules to be more consistent with Medicare terminology and guidelines; and to explain criteria for covered services.

Establishing specific documentation requirements for providers of durable medical equipment.

Vision services -- Update.

Codifying existing program requirements into rule.

Codifying existing program requirements into rule.

Program eligibility and requirements.

Placing program rules in a new chapter.

Combining subject matter with medical nutrition rules.

Incorporates language from contract into WAC and eliminating contract; clarifies and updates program policy.

WAC 388-550-2565, 388-550-2570, 388-550-2575, 388-550-2580, 388-550-2585, 388-550-2590, 388-550-2595, and 388-550-2596

Adopting new rules to incorporate the LTAC pilot program into WAC.

WAC 388-550-2800, 388-550-4800, 388-550-5300, 388-550-5350, 388-550-6000, 388-550-2600, 388-550-3600, 388-550-4500, 388-550-4900, 388-550-5100, 388-550-5150, 388-550-5200, 388-550-5400, 388-550-5600, 388-550-6800 (new), 388-550-6900 (new), 388-550-4300, and 388-550-4400;

Possible other sections

Clarifies and updates language in hospital services sections, including trauma enhanced payment language and references to grants, state-administered and outpatient hospital rates and payment methods, and inpatient hospital psychiatric services.

Incorporating language from current agreements with hospice care centers into rule, and to update and clarify language.

Revisions to clarify and update language in home health services program and removes references to "homebound."

Changing how interpreter services are purchased and delivered. Implements legislative directive in SB 6832.

Establishing a new supplemental service for individuals who are not institutionalized, not enrolled in managed care, and who suffer from certain diseases.

Regulatory improvement action - will codify payment practices.

Amending rules to implement legislative budget reductions per SSB 6387.

Amending rules to implement legislative directives per SB 6832 and legislative budget reductions.

Adopting a new rule to clarify department responsibilities regarding establishment of rights and claims of action and program entitlement.

Updating and clarifying rules to reflect changes and improvements in procedures for responding to disclosure requests.