Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
Chapter 388-829Z WAC, Emergency Transitional Support Services (ETSS) and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 25-02-063 |
Chapters 388-825, 388-828, 388-842 & 388-845 WAC DDA is planning to amend sections from chapter 388-825, 388-828, and 388-845 WAC to align with home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver amendments approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Some of these amendments, as well as new chapter 388-842 WAC, are necessary to implement RCW 71A.12.380, which directs DSHS to seek waiver-enrollment eligibility approval from CMS for individuals under RCW 71A.12.370. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-18-103 |
Chapter 388-843 WAC, Youth Transitional Care Facility, and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-18-015 |
Chapter 388-829C WAC and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend this chapter to align with the new certification rules under development at the administration. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-13-016 |
Chapter 388-829A WAC and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend this chapter to add agencies as a provider type for alternative living and to align with the new certification rules under development at the administration. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-13-015 |
Chapters 388-829R, 388-829Z & 388-847 WAC DDA is planning to amend sections from chapters 388-829R, 388-829Z, and 388-847 WAC to align with new certification rules under development by the administration. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-12-017 |
Chapter 388-823 WAC and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend chapter 388-823 WAC to comply Second Substitute House Bill 2008, which directs DDA to remove intelligence quotient (IQ) criteria from DDA enrollment processes. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-10-059 |
DDA is planning to amend sections in chapter 388-828 WAC (the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-A) portions of the DDA assessment) to align with updates the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has made to its SIS-A assessment tool, Second Edition. Aligning with AAIDD’s Second Edition will not impact the algorithm. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy, and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-07-054 |
New chapter 388-848 WAC and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to write a new chapter of rules to regulate its civil transitions program, which was created under ESSSB 5440, which amended RCW 10.77.060. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-07-045 |
WAC 388-101D-0295 & 388-101D-0330 DDA is planning to amend these rules to address the labeling of prescribed medications for clients. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-05-005 |
WACs 388-829-0040, 388-829-0050, 388-829-0065 & 388-101D-0105 The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-829-0040, 388-829-0050, 388-829-0065, and 388-101D-0105, and may amend other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend these rules to ensure providers complete the skills-demonstration portion of CPR training in person. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-04-019 |
Chapter 388-826 WAC and other related rules as may be required and to update provider certification requirements and other service delivery requirements. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-02-088 |
WAC 388-825-058, 388-825-082, 388-825-083, 388-828-9000, 388-828-9140, Chapter 388-832 WAC, WAC 388-845-0220, 388-845-0500, 388-845-0505, 388-845-0510, 388-845-2010, and other related rules as may be required. DDA is considering amending rules from these chapters in order to update lists of available services, their names, descriptions, limits, and qualified providers, and to increase the individual and family service award amounts. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 24-02-034 |
New chapter within DDA’s portion of Title 388 WAC and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to write a new chapter of rules that will establish the process for certifying DDA providers not otherwise certified by Residential Care Services. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-23-133 |
DDA is planning to amend Chapter 388-850 WAC and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend these rules to: increase the percentage of a county’s allocated funds for county administrative expenses; remove text that duplicates requirements dictated by statute; and update the distribution formula and other outdated service names and processes. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-20-065 |
DDA is planning to repeal WAC 388-825-206 and write a new chapter of rules for enhanced respite services. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-20-054 |
WACs 388-823-0600, 388-823-0610, 388-823-1005 & 388-823-1010 DDA is planning to amend these rules to implement House Bill 1407 (2023) and potentially revise the expirations and reviews process. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-14-040 |
WACs 388-825-335, 388-825-615 & 388-825-620 DDA is planning to amend these rules to comply with federal background check requirements and align rules with recent amendments to state law passed under Senate Bill 5252. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-14-038 |
WACs 388-845-1105, 388-845-1505 & 388-845-3062 DDA is planning to amend these rules to align with amendments to home and community-based services waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR-23-14-035 |
WACs 388-823-1095 & 388-823-1096 WAC 388-823-1095 & 388-823-1096 and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend these rules to distinguish more clearly between client rights guaranteed by Washington state statute and federal Medicaid requirements for delivering services in integrated settings. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-08-057 |
DDA is planning to amend WAC 388-829-0087 to extend due dates for continuing education credits required under chapter 388-829 WAC and other related rules as may be required. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-06-054 |
WAC 388-845-0603, 388-845-0610 & 388-845-2110 DDA is planning to amend these rules to implement changes to home and community-based waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and to align with RCW 71A.12.280. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-05-065 |
The department is planning to amend this chapter to allow DDA-contracted entities to provide Intensive Habilitation Services for Children. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 23-05-048 |
DDA is planning to create a new chapter of rules to regulate the emergency transitional support services provided at Rainier School. These services were created in direct response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. With the declared state of emergency ending, these rules are intended to inform clients about the service they are receiving and the future of that service. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-23-032 |
Chapters 388-829C and 388-829R WAC DDA is planning to amend Chapters 388-829C and 388-829R WAC and other related rules as may be required to allow companion home providers to access respite through overnight planned respite services providers and to access planned respite from residential habilitation centers. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-22-078 |
DDA is planning to amend this rule to clarify when and where DDA assessments and home visits occur. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-22-013 |
The department is planning to amend this chapter to align Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)’s home-and community-based services (HCBS) rules with amendments approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. During this review, DDA may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-18-073 |
WAC 388-101D-0190, -0195, -0200 The department’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is considering amending the rules above and adding new sections to chapter 388-101D WAC regarding suspending and terminating a client’s residential services. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy.
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Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-17-115 |
WAC 388-829B-200, 388-829B-300, 388-829B-400 and other related rules as may be required. The department’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is proposing to amend chapter 388-829B WAC, in the sections listed above, to expand enhanced case management capacity as directed by the legislature. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy.
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Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-16-066 |
WAC 388-828-9235, 388-828-9340, 388-828-9360, 388-845-1035, 388-845-2105 WAC 388-828-9235, 388-828-9340, 388-828-9360, 388-845-1035, 388-845-2105 and other related rules as may be required. DDA is planning to amend these rules to align with changes to CARE, remove content about prevocational services, correct inaccurate cross-references, and clarify language about qualified providers. During this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-14-035 |
DDA is planning to amend WAC 388-101D-0070 to align it with 28 CFR §20.33(d). During this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 22-01-024 |
DDA is planning to amend WAC 388-101D-0030 to revise criteria for employees hired by residential habilitation providers. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-24-062 |
DDA is planning to amend WAC 388-823-0510, What constitutes substantial limitation due to autism? and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-24-017 |
Chapters 388-101D, 825, 845 WAC DDA is planning to amend rules in Chapters 388-825 and 388-101D WAC to align with amendments made by ALTSA to Chapters 388-71 and 388-113 WAC regarding background checks, individual providers, and home car agencies. DDA is also planning to amend sections in chapters 388-825 and 388-845 WAC to implement the consumer-directed employer program and align with changes being made to modernize the CARE system. During the course of this review, DDA may identify additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity and update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-21-113 |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-829-0085 and to add new sections to chapter 388-829 WAC. These amendments extend the due dates for providers who are required to complete training and continuing education requirements under chapter 388-829 WAC. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-20-130 |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-845-2110 and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-17-067 |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-823-0500 and 388-823-0720 to correct errors recently adopted under WSR 21-13-164. During the course of this review, the Department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-17-045 |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-823-0720 and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-16-046 **WITHDRAWN with WSR 21-17-044** |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is considering amending this rule to update companion home providers’ daily rate. DDA is also considering adding new sections of rule to chapter 388-829C WAC that establish requirements for positive behavior support plans. During the course of this review, DDA may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-10-093 |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-101D-0500 and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-09-085 |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is considering amending WAC 388-101D-0200 and adding new sections to chapter 388-101D WAC regarding suspending and terminating a client’s residential services. During the course of this review, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-03-042 **WITHDRAWN with WSR 23-23-046** |
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-829-0005 and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-01-118 |
The department is considering creating new chapter 388-847 WAC and amending other related rules as may be required in Title 388 WAC. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 21-01-111 |
WAC 388-101D-0065, Chapters 388-825, 845 WAC The department is planning to amend WAC 388-101D-0065, chapter 388-825 WAC, WAC 388-845-2205, WAC 388-845-1615, and other related rules as may be required. |
Chantelle Diaz (360) 407-1589 |
WSR 20-14-029 **WITHDRAWN with WSR 21-21-099** |