Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101)
The table below contains the listing of DSHS' current Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101) rule filings. The rule title and the Washington State Register number (e.g., WSR 04-09-036) link to the CR-101 form with the most recent filing on top. An e-mail link is provided for submitting comments to the contact person.
DSHS filing notices ("CR" forms) and related materials that appear on this website are facsimiles of official rule-making notices filed with the Office of the Code Reviser. Some information may be added by DSHS to rule-making notices appearing on this website. Such added information is intended for clarity only and does not alter the effect of the official notice.
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Aging & Disability Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-term care services. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
WSR 08-10-063 |
| Chapter 388-110 WAC Contracted residential care services. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-10-062 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding home licensing rules.. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 08-10-061 |
| WAC 388-825-100, 101, 102 The department is amending these rules to clarify who will be notified of decisions made by DDD and to specify that both notices and correspondence will be sent to the appropriate parties. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-09-107 |
| WAC 388-515-1505 and 388-106-0225 The department is amending WAC 388-515-1505 Financial eligibility requirements for long-term care services under COPES, New Freedom PACE, MMIP and WMIP; and WAC 388-106-0225 How do I pay for MPC? |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-09-012 |
| Chapter 388-845 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Services Waivers. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 08-05-004 |
| Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult family home minimum licensing requirements. |
Roger Woodside (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 08-04-109 |
| WAC 388-561-0200, 0201 Amendments are necessary to meet requirements of section 6012 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. New section is added pertaining to treatment of annuities. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 08-04-077 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-Term Care Services. |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 08-04-076 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing homes. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 08-03-072 |
| Chapter 388-78A WAC The department is amending chapter 388-78A WAC to clarify building requirements for new boarding home construction, enhance readability of several building requirement sections, and create flexibility in construction requirements for providers to meet resident needs. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 07-23-078 |
| Chapter 388-106 WAC Adding and amending sections within chapte 388-106 WAC, Long-Term Care Services. |
Elizabeth Prince (360) 725-2561 |
WSR 07-22-085 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 and 1380 DSHS is updating the 2008 federal maximum resource standard and maintenance standard that increases January 1, 2008. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 07-22-063 |
| Chapter 388-97 WAC Nursing Homes. |
Judy Johnson (360) 725-2591 |
WSR 07-21-121 |
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Chapter 388-853 WAC Costs of care of mentally deficient persons residing in state institutions. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 07-17-113 |
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Chapter 388-830 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities program option rules. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 07-17-112 |
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Chapter 388-825 WAC This rule making will develop rules to support the transition of children's Medicaid Personal Care to DDD from Children's Administration. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WSR 07-16-055 |
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Chapter 388-828 WAC DDD Assessment. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
WSR 07-15-081 |
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Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-Term Care (LTC) Services. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
WSR 07-15-049 |
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Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-Term Care (LTC) Services. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
WSR 07-15-048 |
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Chapter 388-76 WAC Adult Family Home Minimum Licensing Requirements. |
Roger Woodside (360) 725-3204 |
WSR 07-15-026 |
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Chapter 388-78A WAC Boarding Home Licensing rules. |
Todd Henry (360) 725-2580 |
WSR 07-15-025 |
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WAC 388-97-077 Nursing Home Protection Program. |
Lisa Yanagida (360) 725-2589 |
WSR 07-15-024 |
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Chapter 388-828 WAC Individual and Family Services Assessment. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
WSR 07-14-081 |
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Chapter 388-106 WAC Long-Term Care (LTC) Services. |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
WSR 07-14-033 |
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WAC 388-106-0020 Under the medicaid personal care (MPC), Community Options Program Entry System (COPES), Medically Needy Residential Waiver (MNRW), Medically Needy In-home Waiver (MNIW), and chore programs, What services are not covered? |
Kristi Knudsen (360) 725-3213 |
WSR 07-13-059 |
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WAC 388-513-1320 Determining institutional status for long-term care (LTC) services. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 07-12-068 |
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WAC 388-515-1510 Division of developmental disabilities (DDD) waivers and outward bound residential alternatives (OBRA). |
Tiffany Sevruk (360) 725-2538 |
WSR 07-12-065 |
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Chapter 388-825 WAC Individual and Family Services. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 07-10-018 |
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Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Service Rules. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 07-09-046 |
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Chapter 388-824 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Mini-Assessment Process. |
Mark Eliason (360) 725-2517 |
WSR 07-05-037 |
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Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 07-05-024 |
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Chapter 388-96 WAC Nursing facility Medicaid payment system. |
Patricia Hague (360) 725-2447 |
WSR 06-24-112 |
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WAC 388-515-1550 Medically Needy In-Home Waiver (MNIW). |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
WSR 06-21-069 |
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Chapter 388-96 WAC The possible rule would define what is meant by the "home office" of a nursing facility. This term is a key element in determining whether a nursing facility is a "vital local provider" under RCW 74.46.020. |
Ed Southon (360) 725-2472 |
WSR 06-16-124 |
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Chapter 388-831 WAC Community Protection Program |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
WSR 06-08-034 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-15-005 and 077 The department is amending CPS rules which establish findings for child abuse and neglect. Changes are needed to meet the requirements of SSB 5321 (Chapter 220, Laws of 2007). |
Tina Stern (360) 902-0863 |
WSR 08-07-095 |
| Chapter 388-61A WAC Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence. |
Susan Hannibal (206) 923-4910 |
WSR 08-06-086 |
| Chapter 388-27 WAC Child welfare services--Adoption services and adoption support. |
Lonnie Locke (360) 902-7932 |
WSR 08-05-045 |
| Chapter 388-25 WAC Child welfare services--Foster care. |
Carrie Kendig (360) 902-7568 |
WSR 08-05-044 |
| WAC 388-32-0020, 0025 and 0030 The department is amending these rules to reflect efforts to best serve the needs of families served by Children's Administration. |
Tim Kelly (360) 902-7772 |
WSR 08-05-043 |
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WAC 388-15-046 When must the department notify the alleged perpetrator of allegations of child abuse or neglect? |
Leah Stajduhar (360) 902-7539 |
WSR 06-21-081 |
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Domestic Violence Prevention Account New rules establish standarsa for programs receiving funds from the Domestic Violence Prevention Account. |
Marueen Kelly (360) 902-7901 |
WSR 06-06-073 |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-436-0050 Financial need and benefit amount. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-10-101 |
| WAC 388-310-0800 This rule change is needed to provide support services to recipients of Diversion Cash Assistance who are receiving WorkFirst Career Services through the Employment Security Department. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-09-140 |
| WAC 388-450-0015 and 0045 This rule changes in needed to apply the federal policy regarding economic stimulus rebate payments, authorized by the passage of HR 5140, to General Assistance programs. |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-09-112 |
| Chapter 388-436 WAC The department is proposing to add sections to Chapter 388-436 WAC in order to provide rules for administering the Disaster Consolidated Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP). |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-09-109 |
| WAC 388-448-0180 How do we redetermine your eligibility when we decide you are eligible for general assistance expedited Medicaid (GAX)? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-09-108 |
| WAC 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payments (SSP)? |
Olga Walker (360) 725-4641 |
WSR 08-09-106 |
| WAC 388-478-0020 and 0035 The department is amending rules to revise the payment standards and maximum earned income limits for TANF, SFA and RCA to reflect the 3% increase authorized by ESHB 2687. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-09-040 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC The DSHS Division of Child Support (DCS) is considering improvements to the conference board process, in order to streamline agency procedures, increase efficiency, and increase the level of customer service. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 08-08-113 |
| WAC 388-450-0200 The rule currently contains references to deductions conferred by the Medicare Prescription Drug Card that are now obsolete. This proposed rule amendment will remove these references. The Medicare Prescription Drug Card expired May 31, 2006; any related deductions will nly be applicable through May 2008 at the latest. |
Rebecca Henrie (360) 725-4615 |
WSR 08-08-112 |
| WAC 388-472-0005 The proposed amendments will revise the reporting requirements, currently listed in subsection (2)(c). The amendments will bring the policy in line with the requirements for change of circumstances which are outlined in WAC 388-418-0005 and 388-418-0007. |
Ian Horlor (360) 725-4634 |
WSR 08-08-111 |
| WAC 388-450-0162 The department is proposing to amend this rule in order to clarify how the department budgets deductions and earned income incentives for specific programs to ensure application of these incentives and deductions is consistent with state and federal requirements for department programs. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-08-110 |
| WAC 388-414-0001 The department will amend rule to confer categorical eligibility status to households with income up to 200% of the federal poverty rate as allowed under Title 7 of the code of federal regulations 273.2(j)(2)(ii)(A) to effect a change in the gross income limit consistent with provisions in state 2008 supplemental budget. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-08-109 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC DCS is adopting new and amended sections to implement state legislation which implements the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The state law was signed by the Governor on April 20, 2007 as Laws of 2007, chapter 143, with an effective date of July 22, 2007. |
Nancy Koptur |
WSR 08-06-089 |
| WAC 388-418-0007 and 388-454-0015 This rule change is needed to extend the definition of "temporary absence" from 90 to 180 days for the TANF and SFA programs. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 08-06-088 |
| WAC 388-406-0065 Can I still get benefits even after my application is denied? |
Bill Callahan (360) 725-4619 |
WSR 08-06-087 |
| WAC 388-424-0010, 0020; 388-466-0005, 0120, 0130; 388-505-0110 This rule change is needed to allow Iraqi/Afghan Special Immigrants to be eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance and Refugee Medical Assistance and services as allowed under federal law. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 08-05-104 |
| WAC 388-450-0175 Does the department offer an income deduction as an incentive for GAU clients to work? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
WSR 08-05-042 |
| WAC 388-310-2100 WorkFirst Career Services. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 08-05-041 |
| WAC 388-418-0020 How does the department determine the date a change affects my benefits? |
Bill Callahan (360) 725-4619 |
WSR 08-04-075 |
| Food Assistance Program The department administers food assistance in Washington under the Washington Basic Food Program and Washington Combined Application Project. The department must modify current rules related to eligibility and benefits for food assistance program to meet the new requirements of the 2007 Farm Bill. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 08-03-095 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 08-03-031 |
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Chapter 388-455 WAC Lump sum income. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
WSR 07-17-032 |
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WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 07-16-111 |
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WAC 388-450-0162 The department uses countable income to determine if you are eligible and the amount of your cash and food assistance benefits. |
Logan MacGregor (360) 725-4605 |
WSR 07-14-099 |
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WAC 388-406-0005 Can I apply for cash, medical, or Basic Food? |
Logan MacGregor (360) 725-4605 |
WSR 07-14-098 |
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WAC 388-444-0025 Food stamp employment & training - Payments for FS E&T related expenses. |
Nick Espinosa (360) 725-4620 |
WSR 07-12-059 |
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WAC 388-406-0035 How long does the department have to process my application? |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
WSR 07-12-030 |
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Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of Child Support (DCS) Rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 07-10-116 |
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WAC 388-428-0010 and WAC 388-454-0025 Rules governing the notification to parents of the whereabouts of their children need to be changed to comply with the requirements of RCW in a manner which recognizes the rights of parents and maintains the safety of children. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 06-20-073 |
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WAC 388-454-0006 The department makes background checks on adults who are acting in place of a parent without court-ordered custody. |
Tom Berry (360) 725-4617 |
WSR 06-09-037 |
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WAC 388-290-0273 When would my provider be assessed an overpayment? |
Sally Reigel (360) 725-4693 |
WSR 06-08-033 |
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WAC 388-14A-3900 thru 3925 Modification of support orders. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 664-5065 |
WSR 03-22-054 |
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Health & Recovery Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-530 WAC Prescription drugs (outpatient). |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-10-109 |
| WAC 388-526-2610 Prehearing reviews for clients who request a fair hearing. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-10-064 |
| Chapter 388-530 WAC Outpatient drug program. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-09-045 |
| WAC 388-416-0020 Certification periods for non-institutionalized medically needy (MN) program. |
Catherine Fisher (360) 725-1357 |
WSR 08-06-044 |
| WAC 388-475-0300 SSI-related medical -- Resources eligibility. |
Catherine Fisher (360) 725-1357 |
WSR 08-03-093 |
| WAC 388-502-0270 Dispute decision review by the Health and Recovery Services Administration's Deputy Assistant Secretary. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-03-092 |
| WAC 388-531-1400 and 388-556-0600 Psychiatric physician-related services and mental health services. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 08-03-091 |
| WAC 388-501-0100 Subrogation. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-03-073 |
| Chapter 388-865 WAC Community mental health. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 08-01-107 |
| WAC 388-531-2000 Increased payments for physician-related services for qualified trauma cases. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 08-01-083 |
| Chapter 388-538 WAC Managed care. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 08-01-082 |
| WAC 388-502-0160 Billing a client. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 08-01-021 |
| WAC 388-450-0085 Does the department count all of my self-employment income to determine if I am eligible for benefits? |
Colleen Clifford (360) 725-2075 |
WSR 08-01-020 |
| Chapter 388-805 WAC Certification requirements for chemical dependency service providers. |
Deb Cummins (360) 725-3716 |
WSR 07-24-004 |
| WAC 388-466-0005 and 0130 The department will be proposing the following changes to add "victim of trafficking" to Refugee Cash Assistance and RMA eligibility; substituting "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); and changing the wording from "CHIP" to "Children's Healthcare". |
Colleen Clifford (360) 725-2075 |
WSR 07-22-084 |
| WAC 388-530-1075 Tamper-Resistant Prescription Requirements. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 07-22-083 |
| Chapter 388-544 WAC Vision care services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-22-082 |
| WAC 388-533-0300, 0310 through 0345, and 0360 through 0386 The department will clarify provider qualifications, client eligibility and services reimbursed for infant case management and maternity support services. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 07-21-106 |
| Chapter 388-865 WAC Certifying Crisis Stabilization Units (new chapter). |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-21-078 |
| WAC 388-501-0135 Patient Review and Restriction (PRR) program. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 07-21-030 |
| Chapter 388-535A WAC Orthodontic Services program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 07-21-021 |
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WAC 388-500-0005 Medical definitions. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
WSR 07-20-052 |
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WAC 388-517-0500 Medicare Prescription Drug Co-Payment Help. |
Carole McRae (360) 725-1250 |
WSR 07-17-144 |
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Chapter 388-865 WAC To establish certification requirements for "clubhouses." |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-17-142 |
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Chapter 388-535 WAC Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 07-16-110 |
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WAC 388-550-1050 Hospital Services Definitions. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 07-16-107 |
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WAC 388-538-063 The department is amending rule relating to mandatory enrollment in managed care for General Assistance - Unemployable (GAU) clients. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 07-16-106 |
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WAC 388-501-0060 and 0065 The department is amending these rules to correct errors made in developing the scope of covered services chart in WAC 388-501-0060 and 388-501-0065. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-12-062 |
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Health Technology Clinical Committee Assessments A new HRSA WAC will be developed to support the health technology assessment program established by the 2006 Legislature. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 07-12-061 |
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Chapter 388-505 WAC Family Medical. |
Carole McRae (360) 725-1250 |
WSR 07-12-031 |
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WAC 388-408-0055, 388-416-0015,
388-418-0005, 388-418-0025, 388-450-0210, 388-476-0005, 388-478-0075,
388-505-0210, 388-505-0211, 388-542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 0300 To comply with the provision of 2SSB5093, signed into law by the Governor on March 13, 2007, authorizing medical assistance coverage for all children living in households with income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). |
Kevin Cornell (360) 725-1423 |
WSR 07-11-098 |
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WAC 388-544-0475 Noncovered Services, Eyeglasses, and Contact Lenses. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-10-125 |
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WAC 388-406-0010 How do I apply for benefits? |
Mary Beth Ingram (360) 725-1327 |
WSR 07-08-094 |
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WAC 388-478-0070 and 0080 Rules being amended to comply with federal Medicaid standard changes that became effective January 1, 2007. |
Mary Beth Ingram (360) 725-1327 |
WSR 07-07-003 |
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WAC 388-544-1010, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400 The department is revising the Hearing Aid Services rules to incorporate Phase 1 of the department's restructuring plan for this program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-05-011 |
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Chapter 388-537 WAC School Services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-03-057 |
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WAC 388-533-0390 Childbirth Education. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 07-03-055 |
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WAC 388-501-0180 Out-of-state Medical Care. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
WSR 06-24-113 |
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WAC 388-532-050, 100, 110, 120, 520, 530, 700, 710, 720, 730, 740, 745, 750, 760, 780, and 790 Family Planning/TAKE CHARGE program. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
WSR 06-22-093 |
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Chapter 388-535 WAC Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD). |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
WSR 05-20-086 |
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Chapter 388-800 WAC Chemical Dependency Assistance Programs |
Emilio Vela (360) 438-8095 |
WSR 05-02-065 |
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Chapter 388-885 WAC Civil commitment cost reimbursement rules |
Lee Mosley (253) 588-5281 |
WSR 04-10-092 |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
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WAC 388-740-0070 The department is amending rule to implement chapter 203, laws of 2007 (SSB 5243) by defining behavior which may be cause for the secretary to modify parole and return a juvenile sex offender to confinement for up to twenty-four weeks. |
Kecia Rongen (360) 902-7952 |
WSR 07-16-089 |
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Management Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
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Chapter 388-06 WAC Background Checks. |
Jackie Beery (360) 902-7814 |
WSR 07-11-097 |
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Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
WSR 07-10-112 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-885-005, 010, 015, 020, 025, 030 and 035 Special Commitment Center rules. |
Mark Davis (253) 617-6283 |
WSR 08-01-022 |