WSR 15-02-048

EXPEDITED RULES

[Filed January 5, 2015, 10:40 a.m.]

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 388-835 WAC, Intermediate care facility/mental retardation (ICF/MR) program and reimbursement system changing to intermediate care facility/intellectual disabilities (ICF/ID) program and reimbursement system.

NOTICE

THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO DSHS Rules Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, e-mail DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, AND RECEIVED BY April 7, 2015.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposal is to comply with goals stated in RCW 44.04.280, by replacing demeaning language with respectful language. This will be done by using respectful language when referring to individuals with disabilities by replacing all instances of MR and mental retardation with ID and intellectual disability. Other housekeeping changes are also being made to reflect agency reorganization. None of these changes will result in any changes to policy, eligibility, or processes.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090, 44.04.280, HB 2490, and Rosa's Law.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 44.04.280 and HB 2490.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Alan McMullen, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 725-3524; and Enforcement: Not applicable.

December 26, 2014

Katherine I. Vasquez

Rules Coordinator