You will need evidence in (1) or (2) below to substantiate that you have an "other condition" similar to mental retardation.
(1) You have a diagnosis of a condition or disorder that by definition results in both intellectual and adaptive skills deficits; and
(a) The diagnosis must be made by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist;
(b) The diagnosis must be due to a neurological condition, central nervous system disorder involving the brain or spinal column, or chromosomal disorder;
(c) The diagnosis or condition is not attributable to or is itself a mental illness, or emotional, social or behavior disorder;
(d) The condition must have originated before age eighteen; and
(e) The condition must be expected to continue indefinitely.
(2) You are under the age of eighteen and are eligible for DSHS-paid in-home nursing through the medically intensive program, defined in WAC
388-551-3000.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.10.020, 71A.12.030, 71A.12.050, 71A.12.070, 71A.16.020, 71A.16.030, 71A.16.040, 71A.16.050, and chapters 71A.10, 71A.12, and 71A.16 RCW. 05-12-130, § 388-823-0700, filed 6/1/05, effective 7/2/05.]