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WA Rev Code § 74.04.815 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.815 - Military dependents—Home and community-based services programs.

RCW 74.04.815 Military dependents—Home and community-based services programs.(1) As used in this section:(a) "Dependent" means a spouse, birth child, adopted child, or stepchild of a military service member.(b) "Legal resident" means a person who maintains Washington as his or her principal establishment, home of record, or permanent home and to where, whenever absent due to military obligation, he or she intends to return.(c) "Military service" means service in the armed forces, armed forces reserves, or membership in the Washington national guard.(d) "Military service member," for the purposes of this section, is expanded to mean a person who is currently in military service or who has separated from military service in the previous eighteen months either through retirement or military separation.(2) A dependent, who is a legal resident of the state, having previously been determined to be eligible for developmental disability services through the department, shall retain eligibility as long as he or she remains a legal resident of the state regardless of having left the state due to the military service member's military assignment outside the state. If the state eligibility requirements change, the dependent shall retain eligibility until a reeligibility determination is made.(3) Upon assessment determination, the department shall direct that services be provided consistent with Title 71A RCW and appropriate rules if the dependent furnishes:(a) A copy of the military service member's DD-214 or other equivalent discharge paperwork; and(b) Proof of the military service member's legal residence in the state, as provided under RCW 46.16A.140.(4) For dependents who received developmental disability services and who left the state due to the military service member's military assignment outside the state, upon the dependent's return to the state and when a request for services is made, the department must:(a) Determine eligibility for services which may include request for waiver services;(b) Provide notification for the service eligibility determination which includes notification for denial of services; and(c) Provide due process through the appeals processes established by the department.(5) To continue eligibility under subsection (2) of this section, the dependent is required to inform the department of his or her current address and provide updates as requested by the department.(6) The secretary shall request a waiver from the appropriate federal agency if it is necessary to implement the provisions of this section.(7) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.[ 2014 c 180 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.820 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.820 - Victims of human trafficking eligibility.

RCW 74.04.820 Victims of human trafficking eligibility. (Effective February 1, 2022.)Victims of human trafficking, as defined in RCW 74.04.005, are eligible for state family assistance programs as provided in rule on February 1, 2022, who otherwise meet program eligibility requirements.[ 2020 c 136 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 136: See note following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 74.04.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 173.]NOTES:Effective dates—2009 c 521 §§ 5-8, 79, 87-103, 107, 151, 165, 166, 173-175, and 190-192: See note following RCW 2.10.900.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.030 - Old age assistance eligibility requirements.

RCW 74.08.030 Old age assistance eligibility requirements.In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements of RCW 74.08.025, an applicant for old age assistance must be an applicant who:(1) Has attained the age of sixty-five: PROVIDED, That if an applicant for old age assistance is already on the assistance rolls in some other program or category of assistance, such applicant shall be considered eligible the first of the month immediately preceding the date on which such applicant will attain the age of sixty-five; and(2) Is a resident of the state of Washington.[ 1971 ex.s. c 169 § 2; 1961 c 248 § 1; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.030. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 20; 1951 c 165 § 1; 1951 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 178, approved November 7, 1950); 1949 c 6 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-33d.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.043 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.043 - Need for personal and special care—Authority to consider in determining living requirements.

RCW 74.08.043 Need for personal and special care—Authority to consider in determining living requirements.In determining the living requirements of otherwise eligible applicants and recipients of supplemental security income and benefits under RCW 74.62.030 and 43.185C.220, the department is authorized to consider the need for personal and special care and supervision due to physical and mental conditions.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 27; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 24; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 12; 1981 c 8 § 11; 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 10.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.044 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.044 - Need for personal and special care—Licensing—Rules and regulations.

RCW 74.08.044 Need for personal and special care—Licensing—Rules and regulations.The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations establishing eligibility for alternate living arrangements, and license the same, including minimum standards of care, based upon need for personal care and supervision beyond the level of board and room only, but less than the level of care required in a hospital or a nursing facility as defined in the federal social security act.[ 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 5; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 52 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 sp.s. c 8: See note following RCW 18.51.050.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.045 - Need for personal and special care—Purchase of personal and special care by department.

RCW 74.08.045 Need for personal and special care—Purchase of personal and special care by department.The department may purchase such personal and special care at reasonable rates established by the department from substitute homes and intermediate care facilities providing [provided] this service is in compliance with standards of care established by the regulations of the department.[ 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.046 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.046 - Energy assistance allowance.

RCW 74.08.046 Energy assistance allowance.There is designated to be included in the public assistance payment level a monthly energy assistance allowance. The allowance shall be excluded from consideration as income for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefit levels of food stamp or benefits program recipients to the maximum extent exclusion is authorized by federal law. The allowance shall be calculated on a seasonal basis for the period of November 1st through April 30th.[ 1998 c 79 § 14; 1982 c 127 § 1.]NOTES:Legislative intent—1982 c 127: "It is the continuing intention of the legislature that first priority in the use of increased appropriations, expenditures, and payment levels for the 1981-83 biennium to income assistance recipients be for an energy allowance to offset the high and escalating costs of energy. Of the total amount appropriated or transferred for public assistance, an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 is designated as energy assistance allowance to meet the high cost of energy. This designation is consistent with the legislative intent of section 11, chapter 6, Laws of 1981 1st ex. sess. to assist public assistance recipients in meeting the high costs of energy." [ 1982 c 127 § 2.]Effective date—1982 c 127: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect April 1, 1982." [ 1982 c 127 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.050 - Applications for grants.

RCW 74.08.050 Applications for grants.Application for a grant in any category of public assistance shall be made to the county office by the applicant or by another on his or her behalf, and shall be reduced to writing upon standard forms prescribed by the department, and a written acknowledgment of receipt of the application by the department shall be given to each applicant at the time of making application.[ 2013 c 23 § 198; 1971 ex.s. c 169 § 3; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.050. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 26; 1949 c 6 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-33f.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.055 - Verification of applications—Electronic applications—Penalty.

RCW 74.08.055 Verification of applications—Electronic applications—Penalty.(1) Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall complete and sign a physical application or, if available, electronic application for assistance which shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is signed under the penalties of perjury. The department may make electronic applications available. The secretary, by rule and regulation, may require that any other forms filled out by applicants or recipients of public assistance shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under the penalties of perjury and such declaration shall be in lieu of any oath otherwise required, and each applicant shall be so informed at the time of the signing. The application and signature verification shall be in accordance with federal requirements for that program.(2) Any applicant for or recipient of public assistance who willfully makes and signs any application, statement, other paper, or electronic record which contains or is verified by a written declaration that it is made under the penalties of perjury and which he or she does not believe to be true and correct as to every material matter is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.(3) As used in this section:(a) "Electronic record" means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means.(b) "Sign" includes signing by physical signature, if available, or electronic signature. An application must contain a signature in either physical or, if available, electronic form.[ 2020 c 57 § 89; 2009 c 201 § 1; 2003 c 53 § 366; 1979 c 141 § 323; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.055. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 27.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.060 - Action on applications—Ineligibility of inmates—Employment and training services.

RCW 74.08.060 Action on applications—Ineligibility of inmates—Employment and training services.The department shall approve or deny the application within forty-five days after filing, and shall immediately notify the applicant in writing of its decision. If the department is not able within forty-five days, despite due diligence, to secure all information necessary to establish eligibility, the department shall continue to secure such information. If such information, when established, makes the applicant eligible, the department shall pay the grant from the date of authorization or forty-five days after the date of application, whichever is earlier, except that the department shall not make payments for any period of time in which the applicant is ineligible for public assistance as an inmate of a public institution under RCW 74.08.025(1)(c).The department may, in respect to work requirements, provide employment and training services, including job search, job placement, work orientation, and necessary support services to verify eligibility.[ 2009 c 198 § 1; 1985 c 335 § 4; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 13; 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 6; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.060. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 28; 1949 c 6 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-33g.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 198: "This act takes effect November 1, 2009." [ 2009 c 198 § 2.]Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.090 - Rule-making authority and enforcement.

RCW 74.08.090 Rule-making authority and enforcement.The department is hereby authorized to make rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this title to the end that this title shall be administered uniformly throughout the state, and that the spirit and purpose of this title may be complied with. The department shall have the power to compel compliance with the rules and regulations established by it. Such rules and regulations shall be filed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, as it is now or hereafter amended, and copies shall be available for public inspection in the office of the department and in each county office.[ 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 5; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.090. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 5; 1949 c 6 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-33j.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.100 - Age and residency verification—Felony.

RCW 74.08.100 Age and residency verification—Felony.Proof of age and length of residence in the state of any applicant may be established as provided by the rules and regulations of the department: PROVIDED, That if an applicant is unable to establish proof of age or length of residence in the state by any other method he or she may make a statement under oath of his or her age on the date of application or the length of his or her residence in the state, before any judge of the superior court, any judge of the court of appeals, or any justice of the supreme court of the state of Washington, and such statement shall constitute sufficient proof of age of applicant or of length of residence in the state: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That any applicant who willfully makes a false statement as to his or her age or length of residence in the state under oath before a judge of the superior court, a judge of the court of appeals, or a justice of the supreme court, as provided above, shall be guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 2003 c 53 § 367; 1971 c 81 § 137; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.100. Prior: 1949 c 6 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-33k.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.105 - Out-of-state recipients.

RCW 74.08.105 Out-of-state recipients.No assistance payments shall be made to recipients living outside the state of Washington unless in the discretion of the secretary there is sound social reason for such out-of-state payments: PROVIDED, That the period for making such payments when authorized shall not exceed the length of time required to satisfy the residence requirements in the other state in order to be eligible for a grant in the same category of assistance as the recipient was eligible to receive in Washington.[ 1979 c 141 § 325; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.105. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 39.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.210 - Grants not assignable nor subject to execution.

RCW 74.08.210 Grants not assignable nor subject to execution.Grants awarded under this title shall not be transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this title shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of bankruptcy or insolvency law.[ 1959 c 26 § 74.08.210. Prior: 1941 c 1 § 16; 1935 c 182 § 17; 1933 c 29 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9998-49.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.260 - Federal act to control in event of conflict.

RCW 74.08.260 Federal act to control in event of conflict.If any plan of administration of this title submitted to the federal security agency shall be found to be not in conformity with the federal social security act by reason of any conflict of any section, portion, clause or part of this title and the federal social security act, such conflicting section, portion, clause or part of this title is hereby declared to be inoperative to the extent that it is so in conflict, and such finding or determination shall not affect the remainder of this title.[ 1959 c 26 § 74.08.260. Prior: 1949 c 6 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-33q.]
WA Rev Code § 74.08.278 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.278 - Central operating fund established.

RCW 74.08.278 Central operating fund established.In order to comply with federal statutes and regulations pertaining to federal matching funds and to provide for the prompt payment of initial grants and adjusting payments of grants the secretary is authorized to make provisions for the cash payment of assistance by the secretary or county administrators by the establishment of a central operating fund. The secretary may establish such a fund with the approval of the state auditor from moneys appropriated to the department for the payment of benefits under RCW 74.62.030 in a sum not to exceed one million dollars. Such funds shall be deposited as agreed upon by the secretary and the state auditor in accordance with the laws regulating the deposits of public funds. Such security shall be required of the depository in connection with the fund as the state treasurer may prescribe. Moneys remaining in the fund shall be returned to the general fund at the end of the biennium, or an accounting of proper expenditures from the fund shall be made to the state auditor. All expenditures from such central operating fund shall be reimbursed out of and charged to the proper program appropriated by the use of such forms and vouchers as are approved by the secretary of the department and the state auditor. Expenditures from such fund shall be audited by the director of financial management and the state auditor from time to time and a report shall be made by the state auditor and the secretary as are required by law.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 28; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 25; 1979 c 141 § 327; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.278. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 42; 1951 c 261 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.280 - Payments to persons incapable of self-care—Protective payee services.

RCW 74.08.280 Payments to persons incapable of self-care—Protective payee services.If any person receiving public assistance has demonstrated an inability to care for oneself or for money, the department may direct the payment of the installments of public assistance to any responsible person, social service agency, or corporation or to a legally appointed guardian for his or her benefit. The state may contract with persons, social service agencies, or corporations approved by the department to provide protective payee services for a fixed amount per recipient receiving protective payee services to cover administrative costs. The department may by rule specify a fee to cover administrative costs. Such fee shall not be withheld from a recipient's grant.If the state requires the appointment of a guardian for this purpose, the department shall pay all costs and reasonable fees as fixed by the court.[ 2013 c 23 § 199; 1987 c 406 § 10; 1979 c 141 § 328; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.280. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 40; 1937 c 156 § 7; 1935 c 182 § 10; RRS § 9998-10.]NOTES:Living situation presumption: RCW 74.12.255, 74.04.0052.
WA Rev Code § 74.08.283 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance.|74.08.283 - Services provided to attain self-care.

RCW 74.08.283 Services provided to attain self-care.The department is authorized to provide such social and related services as are reasonably necessary to the end that applicants for or recipients of public assistance are helped to attain self-care.[ 1963 c 228 § 16; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.283. Prior: 1957 c 63 § 6.]