PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Adopting new chapter 388-827 WAC, State supplementary payment program, Division of Developmental Disabilities. These new rules implement the intent of ESSB 6387, directing the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to begin making payments for certain DDD services using the state supplementary payments.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030], 71A.10.020, chapter 371, Laws of 2002 (2001-2003 Supplemental Budget - ESSB 6387).
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The DDD has been directed by the 2002 Washington state legislature to begin paying an income supplement, called state supplementary payment (SSP). Implementation of this directive requires the adoption of new rules, chapter 388-827 WAC, Division of Developmental Disabilities, state supplementary payment.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: State agencies include the DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration, Medical Assistance Administration and Economic Services Administration. Federal Public Law 92-603 and the Social Security Act publish regulations for states that must provide an SSP program. The federal Social Security Administration oversees state compliance with federal/state supplementation rules.
Process for Developing New Rule: The department welcomes public participation in the development of these rules. At a later date, the department will publish proposed rules for public comment and a public hearing will be held before the rules are adopted as permanent. Draft material and information about how to participate may be obtained from the department representative listed below.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Steve Brink, Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, phone (360) 902-7716, fax (360) 902-8482, e-mail brinksc@dshs.wa.gov.
August 21, 2003
Brian H. Lindgren, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit