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The Division of Developmental Disabilities operates according to the statutes established in the Revised Code of Washington, as interpreted by Washington Administrative Code.

Revised Code of Washington

The (RCW) are the statutes enacted and amended by the Legislature. The developmental disabilities statute is Chapter 71A RCW.

Washington State Administrative Code

State agencies adopt rules (also known as regulations) called Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to implement state and federal law. A regulation is an agency interpretation of a statute. Regulations are meant to clarify the law for the agency and the public and have the effect of law. Regulations can affect thousands of people, changing how they live, get an education, or receive medical care or other services.

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New:

WAC 388-831:  Community Protection Program (Effective Jan 7, 2009 Permanent Adoption)
WAC 388-845-0060:  Can my waiver enrollment be terminated? (Effective May 29, 2009 Permanent Adoption)

Emergency:

WAC 388-827-0115 What are the programmatic eligibility requirements for DDD/SSP? Effective February 4, 2009
WAC 388-828-1620, 8500, 8505, 8510, 8515, 8520:  The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Assessment
WAC 388-831:  Community Protection Program (Effective January 7, 2009 Updates Permanent Rule Effective the Same Date)
WAC 388-831-0010 and 0030:  Community Protection Program (Effective May 6, 2009)
WAC 388-845:  DDD Home and Community Based Waivers
WAC 388-845:  DDD Home and Community Based Waivers  (Effective May 1, 2009)

Permanent:

WAC 388-101: Certified Community Residential Services and Supports
WAC 388-106: Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) Tool
WAC 388-513: Client Not In Own Home - Institutional Medical
WAC 388-515: Alternate Living - Institutional Medical
WAC 388-823: DDD Intake and Determination of Developmental Disabilities
WAC 388-825: DDD Service Rules  
WAC 388-826: Voluntary Placement Program
WAC 388-827: State Supplementary Payment Program
WAC 388-828: The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Assessment
WAC 388-829A: Alternative living.
WAC 388-829C: Companion homes.
WAC 388-832: Individual and Family Services Program
WAC 388-835: ICF/MR Program and Reimbursement System
WAC 388-837: Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) ICF/MR Program
WAC 388-840: Work Programs For Residents Of Residential Habilitation Centers in DDD
WAC 388-845: DDD Home and Community Based Services Waivers
WAC 388-850: County Plan for Developmental Disabilities


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