WSR 17-07-051
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
[Filed March 9, 2017, 9:19 p.m.]
Following is the department of social and health services' semi-annual rule-making agenda for January 1 through June 30, 2017. This agenda will be published in the Washington State Register as required in RCW 34.05.314 and distributed to interested parties. It is also available online at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/dshs-semi-annual-rule-making-agenda.
This report represents DSHS rules under development at this time. There may be additional rule-making activity as DSHS responds to legislative actions, to comply with federal mandates, or to meet unforeseen circumstances.
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
January 1 - June 30, 2017
Administration
/Division
WAC Sections
Purpose for Rule Making
CR-101 Filings
CR-102 Filings
CR-103E Filings
Aging and disability services administration
Home and community services division
 
Chapter 388-106 WAC
The department is proposing to amend "long-term care services" and other related rules as may be required related to private duty nursing.
WSR 16-07-072
Filed 3/17/2016
 
 
 
Chapters 388-71, 388-106, and 388-114 WAC
The department is considering amending "home and community services and programs," "long-term care services," and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-08-058
Filed 4/4/2016
WSR 16-21-107
Filed 10/19/2016
WSR: 16-18-078
Filed 9/6/2016
WSR 17-03-013
Filed 1/5/2017
WSR 16-18-091
Filed 9/7/2016
WSR 16-11-050
Filed 5/13/2016
WSR 16-10-016
Filed 4/22/2016
 
Chapter 388-112 WAC
The department is proposing amendments related to training and/or certification requirements for long-term care workers in adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and enhanced service facilities.
WSR 16-11-017
Filed 5/6/2016
 
 
 
Chapters 388-113 and 388-71 WAC
The department is considering adding new sections, repealing, and amending sections.
WSR 16-13-153
Filed 6/22/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-106 WAC
The department is proposing to create new sections and amend existing sections in "long-term care services" in order to define the benefit packages for medicaid alternative care, targeted supports for older adults, supportive housing, and supported employment which are part of Washington's medicaid transformation waiver.
WSR 16-16-011
Filed 7/21/2016
WSR 16-22-068
Filed 11/1/2016
 
 
Chapter 388-71 WAC
The department is proposing to create new sections and amend existing sections in "home and community services and programs" specifically related to adult day health and adult day care, and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-16-013
Filed 7/21/2016
WSR 16-19-088
Filed 9/20/2016
 
 
Chapter 388-71 WAC
The department is proposing to amend and add new sections to "home and community services and programs" and other related rules as may be required specifically related to adult day health and adult day care.
WSR 16-21-081
Filed 10/18/2016
 
 
Management services division
 
Chapter 388-96 WAC
The department is proposing amendments to implement the nursing facility methodology changes from SHB 1274.
WSR 16-04-069
Filed 1/29/2016
 
WSR 17-06-036
Filed 2/24/2017
WSR 16-22-040
Filed 10/27/2016
WSR 16-14-050
Filed 6/29/2016
 
Chapter 388-97 WAC and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing amendments to establish a retirement community registry for continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) which will set both regulations and pertinent fees.
WSR 16-19-064
Filed 9/19/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-102 WAC
The department is proposing to create chapter 388-102 WAC and amend any other related rules as may be required to establish a retirement community registry for CCRCs which will set both regulations and pertinent fees.
WSR 16-22-038
Filed 10/27/2016
WSR 17-06-069
Filed 3/1/2017
 
Office of deaf and hard of hearing
No rule-making actions at this time
Residential care services division
 
Chapter 388-78A WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "assisted living facility licensing rules" to consolidate the negative actions and character, competence, and suitability rules related to background checks for home and community services, residential care services, and developmental disabilities administration.
WSR 16-11-076
Filed 5/16/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-97 WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "nursing homes" to consolidate the negative actions and character, competence, and suitability rules related to background checks for home and community services, residential services, and developmental disabilities administration.
WSR 16-11-078
Filed 5/16/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-101 WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "certified community residential services and supports" to consolidate the negative actions and character, competence, and suitability rules related to background checks for home and community services, residential services, and developmental disabilities administration.
WSR 16-11-088
Filed 5/17/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-107 WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities" to consolidate the negative actions and character, competence, and suitability rules related to background checks for home and community services, residential care services, and developmental disabilities administration.
WSR 16-11-089
Filed 5/17/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-76 WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "adult family home minimum licensing requirements" related to tuberculosis screening.
WSR 16-19-060
Filed 9/19/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-78A WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "assisted living facility licensing rules" related to tuberculosis screening.
WSR 16-19-061
Filed 9/19/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-107 WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities" related to tuberculosis screening.
WSR 16-19-062
Filed 9/19/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-97 WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "nursing homes" related to tuberculosis screening.
WSR 16-19-063
Filed 9/19/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-78A WAC
The department is proposing to add new sections, repeal existing sections, and amend sections in "assisted living facility licensing rules."
WSR 16-20-023
Filed 9/27/2016
 
 
Behavioral health administration
 
Chapters 388-877A and 388-877B WAC
The department proposes to adopt new sections and amend existing sections in "outpatient mental health services," "substance use disorder services," and other related rules as may be required regarding supportive housing services and supported employment services.
WSR 16-23-145
Filed 11/22/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-877 WAC
The department proposes to amend sections regarding the grievance system and the administrative hearing process, and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-24-075
Filed 12/6/2016
 
 
 
Chapters 388-877A and 388-877B WAC
The department proposes to amend and adopt new sections in "outpatient mental health services," "substance use disorder services," and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-24-079
Filed 12/6/2016
 
 
Children's administration
 
Chapter 388-61A WAC
The department is proposing to amend "shelters for victims of domestic violence" and other related rules as may be required to be consistent with 2015 statutory changes.
WSR 16-24-073
Filed 12/6/2016
 
 
Developmental disabilities administration (DDA)
 
Chapter 388-829 WAC
DDA is proposing to update rules to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
WSR 17-06-078
Filed 3/1/2017
WSR 16-06-116
Filed 3/2/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-829C WAC
The department is updating "companion homes" and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-07-057
Filed 3/15/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-827 WAC
DDA intends to make changes and updates to "state supplementary payment program." The updates and changes will improve the management of the program while also making the program and eligibility requirements more easily understood.
WSR 16-07-147
Filed 3/23/2016
 
 
 
Chapter 388-825 WAC
The department is proposing to amend sections within "developmental disabilities administration service rules" and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-13-156
Filed 6/22/2016
 
 
 
WAC 388-827-0115, 388-827-0145, 388-827-0185, and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to amend to add prevocational legacy as a state supplementary payment.
WSR 17-03-066
Filed 1/10/2017
WSR 16-17-048
Filed 8/11/2016
 
WSR 17-01-168
Filed 12/21/2016
WSR 16-18-048
Filed 8/31/2016
 
WAC 388-845-1610 and 388-845-1615
The department plans to update "Where can respite care be provided?," "Who are qualified providers of respite care?," and other related rules as may be required to remove references to overnight planned respite services.
WSR 16-23-029
Filed 11/8/2016
 
WSR 16-23-082
Filed 11/16/2016
 
WAC 388-828-1520
The department is proposing to amend "Where is the DDA assessment and reassessment administered?" and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 17-04-031
Filed 1/24/2017
 
 
 
WAC 388-845-0603
The department is proposing to amend "Who is eligible to receive community access services?" and other related rules as may be required to clarify eligibility requirements and the nine month supported employment exceptions for community access services.
WSR 17-04-083
Filed 1/31/2017
 
 
Economic services administration
Community services division
 
WAC 388-432-0005
The department is proposing to amend "Can I get help from DSHS for a family emergency without receiving monthly cash assistance?" and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 16-16-108
Filed 8/2/2016
WSR 17-03-050
Filed 1/9/2017
 
 
WAC 388-450-0015, 388-470-0045, 388-470-0055, and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to amend to include ABLE accounts.
WSR 16-22-089
Filed 11/2/2016
 
 
 
WAC 388-444-0030, 388-444-0040, 388-444-0045, and 388-444-0065
The department is proposing to amend to comply with federal regulations regarding work registration eligibility policies for basic food, the Washington combined application project (WASHCAP), food assistance program for legal immigrants, transitional food assistance, and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 17-01-038
Filed 12/13/2016
 
 
 
WAC 388-412-0015, 388-450-0185, 388-450-0190, 388-450-0195, and 388-478-0060
The department plans to update all necessary sections to implement annual adjustments to standards for the Washington basic food program and WASHCAP, including other related rules as may be required.
WSR 17-04-018
Filed 1/23/2017
 
 
 
WAC 388-400-0047 and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to amend to be consistent with federal requirements for the low income home energy assistance program under 8 U.S.C. § 1611 (a)(1).
WSR 16-17-143
Filed 8/24/2016
WSR 17-05-077
Filed 2/14/2017
 
 
WAC 388-492-0040, 388-492-0070, and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to amend to ensure that WASHCAP benefits are cost-neutral to SNAP.
WSR 17-05-101
Filed 2/15/2017
 
 
 
WAC 388-410-0030, 388-410-0033, and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to amend to reflect the department's cost-effectiveness plan for pursuing overpayment claims.
WSR 17-05-102
Filed 2/15/2017
 
WSR 17-06-068
Filed 3/1/2017
 
WAC 388-460-0010
The department is proposing to amend "Do I have an authorized representative for basic food if I live in a treatment center or group home?" and other related rules as may be required.
WSR 17-06-033
Filed 2/23/2017
 
 
 
WAC 388-444-0055 and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to amend to remove basic food disqualifications for comparable programs.
WSR 17-07-015
Filed 3/6/2017
 
 
Division of child support
No rule-making actions at this time
Rehabilitation administration
Division of vocational rehabilitation
 
Chapter 388-891 WAC and other related rules as may be required
The department is proposing to create new sections and amend or repeal existing sections in "vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities" in order to inform customers about the services the department of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) provides, update customer rights and customer confidentiality, and update the conditions under which DVR provides or pays for services.
WSR 17-01-132
Filed 12/20/2016
 
 
Services and enterprise support administration
No rule-making actions at this time
Financial services administration
Operations support and services division
No rule-making actions at this time
 
 
 
 
 
Katherine Iyall Vasquez
Rules Coordinator