Rule-Making Hearing Docket
The tables below list all rules scheduled for hearings grouped by administration. The rule title links to the CR-102 form and text. Select this link to see how you can send your comments to the Rules Coordinator. If you have questions about the rule send a message to the contact person.
DSHS filing notices ("CR" forms), WAC text 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 - such as the effective date of a final or emergency rule - 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 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 and 1380 Changes update the 2008 federal maximum resource and maintenance standards that increased January 1, 2008. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-063 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-104 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-515 WAC The department is amending and adding new rules to chapter 388-515 WAC Alternate living - Institutional medical. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-12-065 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-08-116 Hearing date: May 6, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 7, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0015, 0070, 0720, 0725, 0730, 0735 and 0740 The Medicare/Medicaid Integration Project (MMIP) that has been available to dual eligible clients living in King or Pierce County will be phased out during 2008. |
Karen Fitzharris (360) 725-2446 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-04-076 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-08-114 Hearing date: May 6, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 7, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-825 WAC Division of Developmental Disabilities Service Rules. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-09-046 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-07-103 Hearing date: May 6, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 7, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-828 WAC DDD Assessment. |
Debbie Roberts (360) 725-3400 |
Preproposal notices filed as WSR 07-14-081 and 07-15-081 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-05-097 Hearing date: April 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: April 22, 2008 |
| WAC 388-513-1350 and 1380 These amendments update the 2008 federal maximum resource standard and the 2008 federal maximum maintenance standard that increase January 1, 2008. |
Lori Rolley (360) 725-2271 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-063 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-05-027 Hearing date: March 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: March 26, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0100, 0110 and 0125 The department is revising rules to amend the in-home classifications to allow for the additional consideration of hours for clients with complex behavioral and cognitive issues and for clients with extremely high needs for assistance with activities of daily living. |
Susan Engels (360) 725-2353 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-15-048 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-02-027 Hearing date: February 5, 2008 Earliest adoption date: February 6, 2008 |
| WAC 388-106-0020 This rule making amends guidelines pertaining to the administration of sterile procedures to more clearly articulate who can and cannot perform certain services. |
Bev Lord (360) 725-2536 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-13-059 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-01-089 Hearing date: January 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: January 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-825-103 and 145 These amendments add language regarding disenrollment from a DDD Home and Community Based Services waiver to the notice requirements and to the continuance of benefits pending an administrative hearing. |
Steve Brink (360) 725-3416 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-09-046 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-01-086 Hearing date: January 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: January 23, 2008 |
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Children's Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
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Economic Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-406-0065 Can I still get benefits even after my application is denied? |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-10-065 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-10-065 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0175 Does the department offer an income deduction as an incentive for General Assistance - Unemployable (GAU)? |
Melissa Mathson (360) 725-4563 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-05-042 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-09-137 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? |
Jenny Grayum (360) 725-4583 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-031 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-09-043 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| 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. |
John Camp (360) 725-4616 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-17-032 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-08-117 (Supplemental notice to WSR 07-22-037) Hearing date: May 6, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 7, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-14A WAC Division of Child Support (DCS) rules. |
Nancy Koptur (360) 902-5065 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-10-116 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-07-045 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-310-0400, 0500, 0600, 0900, 1000, 1050, 1100, 1400, 1500, 1700 The department is amending these rules to comply with federal law changes under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), Public Law 109-171. |
Aurea Figueroa (360) 725-4623 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 06-21-055 Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-24-034 Hearing date: January 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: January 23, 2008 |
| 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 proposed changes are editorial in nature and do not change the 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 |
| WAC 388-406-0005 Can I apply for cash, medical, or Basic Food? |
Sharon Fedder (360) 725-4517 |
Preproposal notice filed as
WSR 07-14-098 Proposed rule filed as WSR 07-21-058 Hearing date: November 27, 2007 Earliest adoption date: November 28, 2007 |
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Health & Recovery Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-865-0750, 0755, 0760, 0765, 0770, 0775, 0780, 0785 Crisis stabilization unit certification. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 7-21-078 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-10-067 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
| WAC 388-865-0700, 0705, 0710, 0715, 0720, 0725 Clubhouse certification. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-17-142 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-10-066 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
| WAC 388-450-0085 Does the department count all of my self-employment income to determine if I am eligible for benefits? |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-020 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-10-068 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-544 WAC Vision care services. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-082 & 07-10-125 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-110 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
| WAC 388-406-0010 How do I apply for benefits? |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-08-094 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-154 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-475-0300 SSI-related medical - Resources eligibility. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-093 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-111 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-538 WAC Managed care. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-082 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-029 Hearing date: May 27, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 28, 2008 |
| WAC 388-502-0010; 388-531-0100, 0250 and 1400 The department is revising rules to allow children up to 20 hours of outpatient therapy per year, including family therapy visits. In addition, licensed mental health professionals will be allowed to provide the therapy. Currently, children are allowed 12 hours of outpatient therapy per year provided by a psychiatrist. |
Kevin Sullivan (360) 725-1344 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-091 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-08-124 Hearing date: May 6, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 7, 2008 |
| WAC 388-502-0270 The purpose of this rule is to provide a single process for those disputes reviewed by the DSHS/HRSA Deputy Assistant Secretary. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-03-092 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-08-115 Hearing date: May 6, 2008 Earliest adoption date: May 7, 2008 |
| WAC 388-538-063 Mandatory enrollment in managed care for GAU clients. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-106 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-07-085 Hearing date: April 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: April 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-478-0070 and 0080 These two rules are being amended to comply with federal Medicaid standard changes that became effective January 1, 2007. Additionally, HRSA is removing the dollar amounts from the payment standards to eliminate the necessity of amending the WAC every year. The current dollar amounts will be listed in the department's Eligibility A-Z Manual and the internet link to the manual is included in the WAC. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-07-003 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-06-075 Hearing date: April 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: April 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-531-2000 Increased payments for physician-related services for qualified trauma cases. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 08-01-083 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-05-105 Hearing date: March 25, 2008 Earliest adoption date: March 26, 2008 |
| WAC 388-532-050, 100, 110, 120, 520, 530, 700, 710, 720, 730, 740, 745, 750, 760, 780, 790 Reproductive Health/Family Planning Only/TAKE CHARGE. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 06-22-093 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-05-095 Hearing date: April 8, 2008 Earliest adoption date: April 9, 2008 |
| WAC 388-550-5450 The department is amending language to update the method for determining supplemental distributions to hospitals beginning with SFY 2008 and to clarify that the deadline for adjusting qualified trauma claims submitted to HRSA by hospitals is consistent with the deadline for trauma claims submitted to HRSA by physicians and other clinical providers. |
Kathy Sayre (360) 725-1342 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-107 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-04-079 Hearing date: March 11, 2008 Earliest adoption date: March 12, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0180, 0182, 0184; 388-502-0120; 388-535-1550; 388-546-0800, 0900, and 5100 To update and clarify current agency policy regarding out-of-state medical care, requirements for out-of-state providers and out-of-country medical care. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 06-24-113 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-03-112 Hearing date: February 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: February 27, 2008 |
| WAC 388-530-1075 Requirements--Use of tamper-resistant prescription pads. |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-22-083 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-03-110 Hearing date: February 26, 2008 Earliest adoption date: February 27, 2008 |
| Chapter 388-549 WAC Rural health clinics. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 05-16-083 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-01-090 Hearing date: January 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: January 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-501-0135 Patient review and restriction program (PRR). |
Jonell Blatt (360) 725-1571 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-21-030 Proposed rule filed as WSR 08-01-085 Hearing date: January 22, 2008 Earliest adoption date: January 23, 2008 |
| WAC 388-416-0015, 388-418-0025, 388-450-0210, 388-478-0075, 388-505-0210, 388-505-0211, 388-542-0010, 0020, 0050 and 0300 This rule change will expand healthcare coverage to more children. To comply with provisions of SSSB 5093 which authorizes medical assistance coverage for all children living in households with income at or below the 250% of federal poverty level. |
Kevin Cornell (360) 725-1423 |
Preproposal notice filed as
WSR 07-11-098 Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-22-038 Hearing date: December 27, 2007 Earliest adoption date: December 28, 2007 |
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WAC 388-532-050, 100, 110, 120, 520, 530, 700, 710, 720, 730, 740, 745, 750, 760, 780, and 790 Reproductive Health/Family Planning Only/TAKE CHARGE. |
Wendy Boedigheimer (360) 725-1306 |
Preproposal notice filed as
WSR 06-22-093 Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-07-102 Hearing date: May 8, 2007 Earliest adoption date: May 9, 2007 |
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Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| WAC 388-740-0010, 0040 and 0070 The department is amending rules to implement RCW 13.40.210(4)(b) effective October 1, 2007, incorporating statutory language and 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. |
Lee Mosely |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-16-089 Proposed rules filed as WSR 07-23-092 Hearing date: December 27, 2007 Earliest adoption date: December 28, 2007 |
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Management Services Administration
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
| Chapter 388-02 WAC DSHS Hearing Rules. |
Brian Lindgren (360) 664-6093 |
Preproposal notice filed as WSR 07-10-112 Proposed rules filed as WSR 08-09-105 Hearing date: June 10, 2008 Earliest adoption date: June 11, 2008 |
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Office of the Secretary
| Rule Title/Subject | Contact Person | Washington State Register Citations |
Contact the DSHS Rules Coordinator to:
- Ask questions about the hearing, a proposed rule, or the rule-making process;
- Confirm the day's calendar;
- Inquire about interpreter services or accommodations for disabilities at hearings;
- Inspect comments submitted by others; or
- Submit written comments.
| 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 |