PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 00-24-035.
Title of Rule: Chapter 388-290 WAC, Working connections child care includes WACs, child care subsidy benefits for families who need child care to work, look for work, or to get a better job.
Purpose: To provide clarification of current rules and modify current rules to include: Elimination of first cousins as eligible providers; military housing allowance and in-kind income are disregarded; study time for students may be authorized; child care provider rates; individuals who are acting in loco parentis are defined as eligible consumers when receiving TANF; and establishes beginning and review eligibility dates.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.04.050 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Development Fund rules).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.04.050 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Development Fund rules).
Summary: Clarification of sections reduces confusion in the understanding and application of Working Connections Child Care benefits. Rates for providers have not been included previously in WAC.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Jenny Baxter, Lacey Government Center, (360) 413-3244.
Name of Proponent: Department of Social and Health Services, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: This rule will eliminate first cousins as eligible providers. It will disregard military housing allowance and in-kind income. Study time for students may be authorized. Child-care provider rates are included in the WAC for the first time. Individuals who are acting 'in loco parentis' are defined as eligible consumers when receiving TANF. Rules for establishing beginning and review eligibility dates are clarified. The anticipated effects will be an increase in correct application of the rules.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Income that was once counted for program eligible is no longer (military housing and in-kind income); first cousins are no longer eligible providers for in-home/relative care; and individuals who are acting in loco parentis individuals are defined eligible consumers when receiving TANF.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These rules do not impact small businesses.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. This does not fit the definition of a significant legislative rule.
Hearing Location: Blake Office Park (behind Goodyear Courtesy Tire), 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Rose Room, Lacey, WA 98503, on November 27, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Fred Swenson by November 20, 2001, phone (360) 664-6097, TTY (360) 664-6178, e-mail swensfh@dshs.wa.gov.
Submit Written Comments to: Identify WAC Numbers, DSHS Rules Coordinator, Rules and Policies Assistance Unit, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, fax (360) 664-6185, by November 27, 2001.
Date of Intended Adoption: No sooner than November 28, 2001.
September 26, 2001
Brian H. Lindgren, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
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