May 5, 2026

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
May 05, 2026 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on May 5, 2026, 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

WAC 388-478-0055

The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-478-0055, “How much do I get from my state supplemental payments (SSP)?”
 

Melissa Kenney (360) 764-3272

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 26-04-105
Proposed rules filed as WSR 26-08-071
Hearing Date: May 5, 2026

Chapter 388-116 WAC

The department proposes to add additional items to the allowable adaptive equipment and technology approved service category, amend or add other definitions for clarity and consistency, clarify minimum qualifications for long-term services and supports providers, adjust background check requirements to provide clarity on background check responsibilities, add form requirement to requests for exception to rules to allow the department to collect required information at the beginning of the process, clarify consumer-to-consumer purchases for eligible beneficiary reimbursements, and address attorney or other fees related to administrative hearing procedures. 388-116-1010 – Definitions; 388-116-3020 – Minimum qualifications; 388-116-3030 – Background checks for provider applicants and long-term services and supports providers; 388-116-3080 – Exception to an approved services rule; 388-116-4030 – Eligible beneficiary reimbursement; and 388-116-5030 – Administrative hearing requests.

Arielle Finney (360) 764-0384

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 26-03-035
Proposed rule filed as WSR 26-07-051
Hearing Date: May 5, 2026

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Rules Coordinator

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
PO Box 45850
Olympia, WA  98504-5850
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