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Rules & Laws

The Developmental Disabilities Administration operates according to the statutes established in the Revised Code of Washington, as interpreted by Washington Administrative Code.

Revised Code of Washington

The (RCW) are the statutes enacted and amended by the Legislature. The developmental disabilities statute is Chapter 71A RCW.

Washington State Administrative Code

State agencies adopt rules (also known as regulations) called Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to implement state and federal law. A regulation is an agency interpretation of a statute. Regulations are meant to clarify the law for the agency and the public and have the effect of law.

Emergency:

Permanent:

  • WAC 388-06: DDD background check requirements and 120-day provisional hire
  • WAC 388-71: Home and community services and programs
  • WAC 388-101: Certified community residential services and supports
  • WAC 388-106: Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) Tool
  • WAC 388-823: DDD intake and determination of developmental disabilities
  • WAC 388-825: Developmental disabilities services rules
  • WAC 388-826: Voluntary placement program
  • WAC 388-827: State supplementary payment (SSP)
  • WAC 388-828: Developmental Disabilities Administration assessment
  • WAC 388-829A: Alternative living
  • WAC 388-829C: Companion homes
  • WAC 388-831: Community protection program
  • WAC 388-832: Individual and family services program
  • WAC 388-835: ICF/ID program and reimbursement system
  • WAC 388-837: Residential habilitation center ICF/ID program
  • WAC 388-840: Work programs for residents of residential habilitation centers in DDD
  • WAC 388-845: DDD home and community based services waivers
  • WAC 388-850: County plan for developmental disabilities

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