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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations
WAC 388-310-0300 and 1450

These rule changes will allow the exempting of parents with an infant under age of one year from WorkFirst participation for a maximum of twelve months over the parent's lifetime. The only exception to the new rule is mandatory mental health and chemical dependency treatment if needed.
Aurea Figueroa
(360) 725-4623
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-11-116
Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-22-067
Hearing date: December 11, 2007
Earliest adoption date: December 12, 2007
WAC 388-418-0011

What is a mid-certification review, and do I have to complete one in order to keep receiving benefits?
John Camp
(360) 725-4616
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-17-086
Proposed rule filed as WSR 07-22-066
Hearing date: December 11, 2007
Earliest adoption date: December 12, 2007
WAC 388-450-0215

How does the department estimate my assistance unit's income to determine my eligibility and benefits?
Bill Callahan
(360) 725-4619
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-06-051 and 07-11-098
Propopsed rule filed as WSR 07-22-064
Hearing date: December 11, 2007
Earliest adoption date: December 12, 2007
WAC 388-455-0005, 0010 and 0015

The proposed changes correct a reference to another department rule and revise the text to make the rules more readily understood. The changes are editorial in nature and do not change current policy related to lump sum payments.
John Camp
(360) 725-4616
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-17-032
Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-22-037
Hearing date: December 11, 2007
Earliest adoption date: December 12, 2007
Chapter 388-78A WAC

Boarding Homes.
Todd Henry
(360) 725-2580
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-21-140
Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-21-140
Hearing date: December 11, 2007
Earliest adoption date: December 12, 2007
Chapter 388-76 WAC

Adult Family Home Minimum Licensing Requirements.
Roger Woodside
(360) 725-3204
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-15-026
Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-21-139
Hearing date: December 11, 2007
Earliest adoption date: December 12, 2007

Contact the DSHS Rules Coordinator to:

Rules Coordinator  
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit Phone: (360) 664-6094
PO Box 45850 TTY: (360) 664-6178
Olympia, WA 98504 FAX: (360) 664-6185