PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-474-0010 Eligibility for other programs. This rule is being revised to clarify eligibility for the SSI state supplement for an ineligible spouse when the person is eligible for a TANF grant.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.08.090, 74.04.050, 74.04.057.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: As currently written, WAC 388-474-0010 lacks clarity regarding when persons eligible for TANF are not eligible for the SSI state supplement payment as an ineligible spouse. There are currently cases where the spouse is receiving TANF for the children and the SSI ineligible spouse state supplement. The intent is that the parent's needs be included in the TANF grant, and be ineligible for the SSI state supplement when there is eligibility for TANF.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: All interested parties are invited to review and provide input on proposed draft language. Obtain draft material by contacting the identified representative.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Carla Gira, Program Manager, Division of Employment and Assistance Programs, P.O. Box 45470, Olympia, WA 98504-5470, phone (360) 413-3264, fax (360) 413-3493, e-mail giracg@dshs.wa.gov. Street Address: 1009 College Street S.E., Lacey, WA 98503.
May 10, 2001
Bonita H. Jacques, Chief
Office of Legal Affairs