June 25, 2024

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
June 25, 2024 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WAC 388-412-0040

The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-412-0040, “Can I get my benefits replaced?”

Alexis Miller (253) 579-3144 

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-07-005
Proposed rules filed as WSR 24-11-140  
Hearing Date:  June 25, 2024

Chapter 388-106 WAC

The department is proposing new rules to implement provisions of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5440, (chapter 453, laws of 2023) by adding new sections in chapter 388-106 WAC. The new sections include: WAC 388-106-2000 What definitions apply to the civil transitions program?, 388-106-2005 Who is eligible to apply to receive services under the civil transitions program?, 388-106-2010 What services may I receive under the civil transitions program if I am not functionally or financially eligible for long-term services and supports?, 388-106-2015 What services may I receive under the civil transitions program if I am functionally and financially eligible for long-term services and supports?, 388-106-2020 What conditional services may I receive under the civil transitions program?, 388-106-2025 Who can provide long term services and supports when I am eligible for the civil transitions program conditional services?, 388-106-2030 Where can I receive civil transitions program conditional services?, 388-106-2035 When will the department authorize my civil transitions program conditional services?, 388-106-2040 When will my civil transitions program conditional services end?, 388-106-2045 Do I have a right to an administrative hearing on civil transitions program conditional services?, and 388-106-2050 Can an exception to the rule (ETR) be granted for civil transitions program conditional services?

Jovi Sanchez (360) 725-2254

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 23-24-046 
Proposed rule filed as WSR 24-11-137        
Hearing Date: June 25, 2024

WACs 388-825-335, 388-825-600, 388-825-610, 388-825-615 & 388-825-620

DDA is proposing to amend, WAC 388-825-335, Is a background check required of a long-term care worker employed by a home care agency licensed by the department of health?, 388-825-600, What definitions apply to WAC 388-825-600 through 388-825-690 of this chapter?, 388-825-610, Who must have a background check and a background check renewal?, 388-825-615, What type of background check is required?, and 388-825-620, How often must a background check be renewed?

Chantelle Diaz
(360) 407-1589

Preproposal filed as WSR 23-14-038
Proposed rules filed as WSR 23-20-108 Supplemental Proposed rules filed as WSR 24-11-101

Hearing Date:  June 25, 2024

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