WSR 17-23-131
INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
[Filed November 17, 2017, 4:18 p.m.]
Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement
In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services.
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration
Division of Home and Community Services (HCS)
Document Title: Public Notice.
Subject: COPES waiver amendment.
Effective Date: January 1, 2018.
Document Description: The agency intends to submit an amendment for the COPES waiver (WA.0049) to make the following changes:
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Technical corrections to Appendix J on cost neutrality, including adding the cost of CFC services to Factor D' and correcting an error in the estimates for Factor G.
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Revise language regarding the personal needs allowance to be in compliance with SB 5118.
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Revise language regarding the maximum amount that may be deducted for guardianship fees to refer to the amount published by the health care authority in WAC.
To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statements, contact Jamie Tong, HCS, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, phone 360-725-3293, TDD/TTY 1-877-905-0454, fax 360-438-8633, email Jamie.tong@dshs.wa.gov, web site http://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa.