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WA Rev Code § 74.04.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.620 - State supplement to national program of supplemental security income—Authorized—Reimbursement of interim assistance, attorneys' fees.

RCW 74.04.620 State supplement to national program of supplemental security income—Authorized—Reimbursement of interim assistance, attorneys' fees.(1) The department is authorized to establish a program of state supplementation to the national program of supplemental security income consistent with Public Law 92-603 and Public Law 93-66 to those persons who are in need thereof in accordance with eligibility requirements established by the department.(2) The department is authorized to establish reasonable standards of assistance and resource and income exemptions specifically for such program of state supplementation which shall be consistent with the provisions of the Social Security Act.(3) The department is authorized to make payments to applicants for supplemental security income, pursuant to agreements as provided in Public Law 93-368, who are otherwise eligible for aged, blind, or disabled assistance.(4) Any agreement between the department and a supplemental security income applicant providing for the reimbursement of interim assistance to the department shall provide, if the applicant has been represented by an attorney, that twenty-five percent of the reimbursement received shall be withheld by the department and all or such portion thereof as has been approved as a fee by the United States department of health and human services shall be released directly to the applicant's attorney. The secretary may maintain such records as are deemed appropriate to measure the cost and effectiveness of such agreements and may make recommendations concerning the continued use of such agreements to the legislature.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 22; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 22; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 37; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 7; 1981 c 8 § 6; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 3.]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.Retroactive application—1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 37: "Section 37, chapter 41, Laws of 1983 1st ex. sess. shall be applied retroactively by the department of social and health services to all reimbursement of interim assistance received on or after August 23, 1983, so long as the attorney of the applicant for whom reimbursement is received began representing the applicant on or after August 23, 1983." [ 1985 c 100 § 1.]Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.630 - State supplementation to national program of supplemental security income—Contractual agreements with federal government.

RCW 74.04.630 State supplementation to national program of supplemental security income—Contractual agreements with federal government.The department may enter into contractual agreements with the United States department of health, education and welfare, consistent with the provisions of Public Laws 92-603 and 93-66, and to be effective January 1, 1974, for the purpose of enabling the secretary of the department of health, education and welfare to perform administrative functions of state supplementation to the national supplemental security income program and the determination of medicaid eligibility on behalf of the state. The department is authorized to transfer and make payments of state funds to the secretary of the department of health, education and welfare as required by Public Laws 92-603 and 93-66. These agreements shall be submitted for review and comment to the social and health services committees of the senate and house of representatives. The department of social and health services shall administer the state supplemental program as established in RCW 74.04.620.[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 1; 1986 c 158 § 22; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.640 - Acceptance of referrals for vocational rehabilitation—Reimbursement.

RCW 74.04.640 Acceptance of referrals for vocational rehabilitation—Reimbursement.Referrals to the state department of social and health services for vocational rehabilitation made in accordance with section 1615 of Title XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended, shall be accepted by the state.The department shall be reimbursed by the secretary of the department of health, education and welfare for the costs it incurs in providing such vocational rehabilitation services.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.650 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.650 - Individuals failing to comply with federal requirements.

RCW 74.04.650 Individuals failing to comply with federal requirements.Notwithstanding any other provisions of RCW 74.04.600 through 74.04.650, those individuals who have been receiving supplemental security income assistance and failed to comply with any federal requirements, including those relating to drug abuse and alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation, shall be ineligible for state assistance.[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 8; 1981 c 8 § 7; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.655 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.655 - Vocational rehabilitation—Assessment, referral.

RCW 74.04.655 Vocational rehabilitation—Assessment, referral.(1) The economic services administration shall work jointly with the division of vocational rehabilitation to develop an assessment tool that must be used to determine whether the programs offered by the division of vocational rehabilitation could assist persons receiving benefits under RCW 74.62.030 and 43.185C.220 in returning to the workforce. The assessment tool shall be completed no later than December 1, 2010. The economic services administration shall begin using the tool no later than January 1, 2011. No later than December 30, 2011, the department shall report on the use of the tool and to what extent the programs offered by the division of vocational rehabilitation have been successful in returning persons receiving aged, blind, or disabled benefits to the workforce.(2) After January 1, 2011, all persons receiving benefits under RCW 74.62.030 and 43.185C.230 shall be assessed to determine whether they would likely benefit from a program offered by the division of vocational rehabilitation. If the assessment indicates that the person might benefit, the economic services administration shall make a referral to the division of vocational rehabilitation. If the person is found eligible for a program with the division of vocational rehabilitation, he or she must participate in that program to remain eligible for the monthly stipend and housing voucher or a cash grant. If the person refuses to participate or does not complete the program, the department shall terminate the cash stipend and housing voucher or cash grant but may not terminate medical coverage and food benefits.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 24; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 5.]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.Implementation—2010 1st sp.s. c 8 §§ 1-10 and 29: See note following RCW 74.04.225.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.657 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.657 - Veterans' benefits—Assessment for eligibility.

RCW 74.04.657 Veterans' benefits—Assessment for eligibility.During the application process for benefits under RCW 74.62.030 and 43.185C.220, the department shall inquire of each applicant whether he or she has ever served in the United States military service. If the applicant answers in the affirmative, the department shall confer with a veterans benefit specialist with the Washington state department of veterans affairs or a contracted veterans service officer in the community to determine whether the applicant is eligible for any benefits or programs offered to veterans by either the state or the federal government.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 25; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 6.]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.Implementation—2010 1st sp.s. c 8 §§ 1-10 and 29: See note following RCW 74.04.225.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.660 - Family emergency assistance program—Extension of benefits during state of emergency.

RCW 74.04.660 Family emergency assistance program—Extension of benefits during state of emergency.The department shall establish a consolidated emergency assistance program for families with children. Assistance may be provided in accordance with this section.(1) Benefits provided under this program shall be limited to one period of time, as determined by the department, within any consecutive twelve-month period.(2) Benefits under this program shall be provided to alleviate emergent conditions resulting from insufficient income and resources to provide for: Food, shelter, clothing, medical care, or other necessary items, as defined by the department. Benefits may also be provided for family reconciliation services, family preservation services, home-based services, short-term substitute care in a licensed agency as defined in RCW 74.15.020, crisis nurseries, therapeutic child care, or other necessary services as defined by the department. Benefits shall be provided only in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the specific need, subject to the limitations established in this section.(3)(a) The department shall, by rule, establish assistance standards and eligibility criteria for this program in accordance with this section.(b) Eligibility for benefits or services under this section does not automatically entitle a recipient to medical assistance.(4) The department shall seek federal emergency assistance funds to supplement the state funds appropriated for the operation of this program as long as other departmental programs are not adversely affected by the receipt of federal funds.(5) If state funds appropriated for the consolidated emergency assistance program are exhausted, the department may discontinue the program.(6) During a state of emergency and pursuant to an order from the governor under this subsection, benefits under this program may be extended to individuals and families without children and may be provided for more than one period of time within any consecutive 12-month period, as established in an order from the governor. Adjustments to the program under this subsection remain in effect until either the state of emergency ceases, the order expires, or the governor issues an order terminating these adjustments, whichever occurs first.[ 2021 c 9 § 1; 2008 c 181 § 301; 1994 c 296 § 1; 1993 c 63 § 1; 1989 c 11 § 26; 1985 c 335 § 3; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 9 § 1: "Section 1 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 31, 2021]." [ 2021 c 9 § 4.]Part headings not law—2008 c 181: See note following RCW 43.06.220.Severability—1989 c 11: See note following RCW 9A.56.220.Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.670 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.670 - Long-term care services—Eligibility.

RCW 74.04.670 Long-term care services—Eligibility.(1) For purposes of *RCW 74.04.005(10)(a), an applicant or recipient is not eligible for long-term care services if the applicant or recipient's equity interest in the home exceeds an amount established by the department in rule, which shall not be less than five hundred thousand dollars. This requirement does not apply if any of the following persons related to the applicant or recipient are legally residing in the home:(a) A spouse; or(b) A dependent child under age twenty-one; or(c) A dependent child with a disability; or(d) A dependent child who is blind; and(e) The dependent child in (c) and (d) of this subsection meets the federal supplemental security income program criteria for disabled and blind.(2) The dollar amounts specified in this section shall be increased annually, beginning in 2011, from year to year based on the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers, all items, United States city average, rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars.(3) This section applies to individuals who are determined eligible for medical assistance with respect to long-term care services based on an application filed on or after May 1, 2006.[ 2007 c 161 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.04.005 was amended by 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 4, changing subsection (10)(a) to subsection (11)(a). RCW 74.04.005 was subsequently alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), changing subsection (11)(a) to subsection (13)(a).
WA Rev Code § 74.04.680 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.680 - Cash benefits in final month of eligibility.

RCW 74.04.680 Cash benefits in final month of eligibility. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) To assist with family-related expenses, households with children receiving food benefits under this title, who are not simultaneously receiving temporary assistance for needy families, are eligible to receive a one-time state-funded cash benefit in the final month of eligibility when the household's food benefits terminate due to exceeding the gross income limit or when the household requests voluntary closure.(2) For households receiving a cash benefit under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall provide transitional food assistance for a period of five months when eligibility for food benefits ceases due to exceeding the gross income limit or when the household requests voluntary closure.(3) If necessary, the department shall extend the household's food benefit certification until the end of the transition period.(4) The amount of the cash benefit issued by the department under subsection (1) of this section must be set in accordance with available funds appropriated for this purpose.[ 2021 c 9 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 9 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect July 1, 2022." [ 2021 c 9 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.750 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.750 - Reporting requirements—Food stamp allotments and rent or housing subsidies, consideration as income.

RCW 74.04.750 Reporting requirements—Food stamp allotments and rent or housing subsidies, consideration as income.(1) Applicants and recipients under this title must satisfy all reporting requirements imposed by the department.(2) The secretary shall have the discretion to consider: (a) Food stamp allotments or food stamp benefits transferred electronically and/or (b) rent or housing subsidies as income in determining eligibility for and assistance to be provided by public assistance programs. If the department considers food stamp allotments or food stamp benefits transferred electronically as income in determining eligibility for assistance, applicants or recipients for any grant assistance program must apply for and take all reasonable actions necessary to establish and maintain eligibility for food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically.[ 1998 c 79 § 13; 1981 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.760 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.760 - Minimum amount of monthly assistance payments.

RCW 74.04.760 Minimum amount of monthly assistance payments.Payment of assistance shall not be made for any month if the payment prior to any adjustments would be less than ten dollars. However, if payment is denied solely by reason of this section, the individual with respect to whom such payment is denied is determined to be a recipient of assistance for purposes of eligibility for other programs of assistance except for a community work experience program.[ 1981 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.770 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.770 - Consolidated standards of need—Rateable reductions—Grant maximums.

RCW 74.04.770 Consolidated standards of need—Rateable reductions—Grant maximums.(1) The department shall establish consolidated standards of need each fiscal year which may vary by geographical areas, program, and family size, for temporary assistance for needy families, refugee assistance, supplemental security income, and benefits under RCW 74.62.030.(2)(a) Standards of need for temporary assistance for needy families, refugee assistance, and benefits under RCW 74.62.030 shall be based on studies of actual living costs and generally recognized inflation indices and shall include reasonable allowances for basic household needs including shelter, fuel, food, transportation, clothing, household maintenance and operations, personal maintenance, necessary incidentals, cell phone and internet, and out-of-pocket costs for child care and health care.(b) By July 1, 2022, to ensure the standards of need reflect the current goods and services households need, the department must use an existing, broadly used national standard that meets the requirements of (a) of this subsection as the base for annual updating in subsection (1) of this section.(c) The standard of need may take into account the economies of joint living arrangements, but unless explicitly required by federal statute, there shall not be proration of any portion of assistance grants unless the amount of the grant standard is equal to the standard of need.The department is authorized to establish rateable reductions and grant maximums consistent with federal law.(3) Payment level will be equal to need or a lesser amount if rateable reductions or grant maximums are imposed. In no case shall a recipient of supplemental security income receive a state supplement less than the minimum required by federal law.[ 2021 c 9 § 3; 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 23; 1997 c 59 § 11; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 38; 1981 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 4.]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.Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.800 - Incarcerated parents—Policies to encourage family contact and engagement.

RCW 74.04.800 Incarcerated parents—Policies to encourage family contact and engagement.(1)(a) The secretary of social and health services and the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families shall review current department policies and assess the adequacy and availability of programs targeted at persons who receive services through the department who are the children and families of a person who is incarcerated in a department of corrections facility. Great attention shall be focused on programs and policies affecting foster youth who have a parent who is incarcerated.(b) The secretary of social and health services and the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families shall adopt policies that encourage familial contact and engagement between inmates of the department of corrections facilities and their children with the goal of facilitating normal child development, while reducing recidivism and intergenerational incarceration. Programs and policies should take into consideration the children's need to maintain contact with his or her parent, the inmate's ability to develop plans to financially support their children, assist in reunification when appropriate, and encourage the improvement of parenting skills where needed. The programs and policies should also meet the needs of the child while the parent is incarcerated.(2) The secretary of social and health services and the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families shall conduct the following activities to assist in implementing the requirements of subsection (1) of this section:(a) Gather information and data on the recipients of public assistance, or children in the care of the state under chapter 13.34 RCW, who are the children and families of inmates incarcerated in department of corrections facilities; and(b) Participate in the children of incarcerated parents advisory committee and report information obtained under this section to the advisory committee.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 329; 2007 c 384 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.Intent—Finding—2007 c 384: See note following RCW 72.09.495.