January 22, 2025

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
January 22, 2025 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on January 22, 2025, will be held online for those interested in attending. Meeting details are as follows:

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WACs 388-71-0503, 388-106-0010, 388-106-0060 & 388-115-0516

The Department of Social and Health Services (department) is proposing to amend the following WAC 388-71-0503 - What definitions apply to WAC 388-71-0500 through 388-71-05640, 388-106-0010 - What definitions apply to this chapter?, 388-106-0060 - Who must perform the assessment?, and 388-115-0516 - What are the responsibilities of the consumer-directed employer when providing care to a client?. WAC 388-106-0010 was filed as a part of a CR-101 on 6/17/24 with WSR 24-13-075. That rule making will be placed on hold for this rule making to proceed. The department may amend other related rules as required. The department is allowed to contract with a federally recognized Indian tribe to determine eligibility including assessments and reassessments, authorize and reauthorize services, and perform case management functions for Medicaid long-term services and supports clients within the tribe’s authority.
 

Jovi Sanchez (360) 725-2254

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 22-13-116
Proposed rule filed as WSR 24-24-078      
Hearing Date: January 22, 2025

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Rules Coordinator

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
PO Box 45850
Olympia, WA  98504-5850
Phone: (360) 664-6097
Fax: (360) 664-6185
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