WSR 17-14-106

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed July 5, 2017, 9:28 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department is considering amending WAC 388-828-1160, 388-828-3060, 388-828-3080, 388-828-4020, 388-828-4400, 388-828-7000, and other related rules as may be required.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is considering amending the ICF/IID level-of-care eligibility algorithm. Within the comprehensive assessment reporting evaluation system (CARE), DDA may move the algorithm from the supports intensity scale (SIS) assessment to the personal care assessment. During the course of this review, DDA may identify additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity or update policy.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: DSHS welcomes the public to take part in developing the rules. Anyone interested should contact the staff person identified below. At a later date, DSHS will file a proposal with the office of the code reviser with a notice of proposed rule making. A copy of the proposal will be sent to everyone on the mailing list and to anyone who requests a copy.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Chantelle Diaz, DDA, P.O. Box 45310, Olympia, WA 98504-5310, phone (360) 407-1581, fax (360) 407-0955, TTY 1-800-833-6388, email Chantelle.Diaz@dshs.wa.gov.

July 5, 2017

Katherine I. Vasquez

Rules Coordinator