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WA Rev Code § 71A.16.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.16 - Eligibility for Services.|71A.16.010 - Referral for services—Admittance to residential habilitation centers—Expiration of subsections.

RCW 71A.16.010 Referral for services—Admittance to residential habilitation centers—Expiration of subsections.(1) It is the intention of the legislature in this chapter to establish a single point of referral for persons with developmental disabilities and their families so that they may have a place of entry and continuing contact for services authorized under this title to persons with developmental disabilities. Eligible persons with developmental disabilities, whether they live in the community or residential habilitation centers, should have the opportunity to choose where they live.(2) Until June 30, 2003, and subject to subsection (3) of this section, if there is a vacancy in a residential habilitation center, the department shall offer admittance to the center to any eligible adult, or eligible adolescent on an exceptional case-by-case basis, with developmental disabilities if his or her assessed needs require the funded level of resources that are provided by the center.(3) The department shall not offer a person admittance to a residential habilitation center under subsection (2) of this section unless the department also offers the person appropriate community support services listed in RCW 71A.12.040.(4) Community support services offered under subsection (3) of this section may only be offered using funds specifically designated for this purpose in the state operating budget. When these funds are exhausted, the department may not offer admittance to a residential habilitation center, or community support services under this section.(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to create an entitlement to state services for persons with developmental disabilities.(6) Subsections (2) through (6) of this section expire June 30, 2003.[ 1998 c 216 § 3; 1988 c 176 § 401.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 216: See note following RCW 71A.10.020.
WA Rev Code § 71A.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.16 - Eligibility for Services.|71A.16.020 - Eligibility for services—Rules.

RCW 71A.16.020 Eligibility for services—Rules.(1) A person is eligible for services under this title if the secretary finds that the person has a developmental disability as defined in *RCW 71A.10.020(2).(2) The secretary may adopt rules further defining and implementing the criteria in the definition of "developmental disability" under *RCW 71A.10.020(2).[ 1988 c 176 § 402.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 71A.10.020 was amended by 1998 c 216 § 2, changing subsection (2) to subsection (3). RCW 71A.10.020 was subsequently amended by 2011 1st sp.s. c 30 § 3, changing subsection (3) to subsection (4). RCW 71A.10.020 was subsequently amended by 2014 c 139 § 2, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5).
WA Rev Code § 71A.16.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.16 - Eligibility for Services.|71A.16.030 - Outreach program—Determination of eligibility for services—Application.

RCW 71A.16.030 Outreach program—Determination of eligibility for services—Application. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)(1) The department will develop an outreach program to ensure that any eligible person with developmental disabilities services in homes, the community, and residential habilitation centers will be made aware of these services. This subsection (1) expires June 30, 2003.(2) The secretary shall establish a single procedure for persons to apply for a determination of eligibility for services provided to persons with developmental disabilities.(3) Until June 30, 2003, the procedure set out under subsection (1) of this section must require that all applicants and all persons with developmental disabilities currently receiving services from the division of developmental disabilities within the department be given notice of the existence and availability of residential habilitation center and community support services. For genuine choice to exist, people must know what the options are. Available options must be clearly explained, with services customized to fit the unique needs and circumstances of developmentally disabled clients and their families. Choice of providers and design of services and supports will be determined by the individual in conjunction with the department. When the person cannot make these choices, the person's legal guardian may make them, consistent with *chapter 11.88 or 11.92 RCW. This subsection expires June 30, 2003.(4) An application may be submitted by a person with a developmental disability, by the legal representative of a person with a developmental disability, or by any other person who is authorized by rule of the secretary to submit an application.[ 1998 c 216 § 4; 1988 c 176 § 403.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapters 11.88 and 11.92 RCW were repealed in their entirety by 2020 c 312 § 904, effective January 1, 2022.Effective date—1998 c 216: See note following RCW 71A.10.020.RCW 71A.16.030Determination of eligibility for services—Application. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The secretary shall establish a single procedure for persons to apply for a determination of eligibility for services provided to persons with developmental disabilities.(2) An application may be submitted by a person with a developmental disability, by the legal representative of a person with a developmental disability, or by any other person who is authorized by rule of the secretary to submit an application.[ 2020 c 312 § 733; 1998 c 216 § 4; 1988 c 176 § 403.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.Effective date—1998 c 216: See note following RCW 71A.10.020.
WA Rev Code § 71A.16.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.16 - Eligibility for Services.|71A.16.040 - Determination of eligibility—Notice—Rules for redetermination.

RCW 71A.16.040 Determination of eligibility—Notice—Rules for redetermination.(1) On receipt of an application for services submitted under RCW 71A.16.030, the secretary in a timely manner shall make a written determination as to whether the applicant is eligible for services provided under this title for persons with developmental disabilities.(2) The secretary shall give notice of the secretary's determination on eligibility to the person who submitted the application and to the applicant, if the applicant is a person other than the person who submitted the application for services. The notice shall also include a statement advising the recipient of the right to an adjudicative proceeding under RCW 71A.10.050 and the right to judicial review of the secretary's final decision.(3) The secretary may establish rules for redetermination of eligibility for services under this title.[ 1989 c 175 § 141; 1988 c 176 § 404.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71A.18.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.18 - Service Delivery.|71A.18.010 - Individual service plans.

RCW 71A.18.010 Individual service plans.The secretary may produce and maintain an individual service plan for each eligible person. An individual service plan is a plan that identifies the needs of a person for services and determines what services will be in the best interests of the person and will meet the person's needs.[ 1988 c 176 § 501.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.18.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.18 - Service Delivery.|71A.18.020 - Services provided if funds available.

RCW 71A.18.020 Services provided if funds available.The secretary may provide a service to a person eligible under this title if funds are available. If there is an individual service plan, the secretary shall consider the need for services as provided in that plan.[ 1988 c 176 § 601.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.18.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.18 - Service Delivery.|71A.18.030 - Rejection of service.

RCW 71A.18.030 Rejection of service.An eligible person or the person's legal representative may reject an authorized service. Rejection of an authorized service shall not affect the person's eligibility for services and shall not eliminate the person from consideration for other services or for the same service at a different time or under different circumstances.[ 1988 c 176 § 602.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.18.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.18 - Service Delivery.|71A.18.040 - Alternative service—Application—Determination—Reauthorization—Notice.

RCW 71A.18.040 Alternative service—Application—Determination—Reauthorization—Notice.(1) A person who is receiving a service under this title or the person's legal representative may request the secretary to authorize a service that is available under this title in place of a service that the person is presently receiving.(2) The secretary upon receiving a request for change of service shall consult in the manner provided in RCW 71A.10.070 and within ninety days shall determine whether the following criteria are met:(a) The alternative plan proposes a less dependent program than the person is participating in under current service;(b) The alternative service is appropriate under the goals and objectives of the person's individual service plan;(c) The alternative service is not in violation of applicable state and federal law; and(d) The service can reasonably be made available.(3) If the requested alternative service meets all of the criteria of subsection (2) of this section, the service shall be authorized as soon as reasonable, but not later than one hundred twenty days after completion of the determination process, unless the secretary determines that:(a) The alternative plan is more costly than the current plan;(b) Current appropriations are not sufficient to implement the alternative service without reducing services to existing clients; or(c) Providing alternative service would take precedence over other priorities for delivery of service.(4) The secretary shall give notice as provided in RCW 71A.10.060 of the grant of a request for a change of service. The secretary shall give notice as provided in RCW 71A.10.060 of denial of a request for change of service and of the right to an adjudicative proceeding.(5)(a) When the secretary has changed service from a residential habilitation center to a setting other than a residential habilitation center, the secretary shall reauthorize service at the residential habilitation center if the secretary in reevaluating the needs of the person finds that the person needs service in a residential habilitation center.(b) A person who has moved from a residential habilitation center that has closed to a community-based setting shall be offered a right to return to a residential habilitation center during the first year following their move to the community.(6) If the secretary determines that current appropriations are sufficient to deliver additional services without reducing services to persons who are presently receiving services, the secretary is authorized to give persons notice under RCW 71A.10.060 that they may request the services as new services or as changes of services under this section.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 30 § 9; 1989 c 175 § 142; 1988 c 176 § 603.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2011 1st sp.s. c 30: See notes following RCW 71A.20.010.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71A.18.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.18 - Service Delivery.|71A.18.050 - Discontinuance of a service.

RCW 71A.18.050 Discontinuance of a service.(1) When considering the discontinuance of a service that is being provided to a person, the secretary shall consult as required in RCW 71A.10.070.(2) The discontinuance of a service under this section does not affect the person's eligibility for services. Other services may be provided or the same service may be restored when it is again available or when it is again needed.(3) Except when the service is discontinued at the request of the person receiving the service or that person's legal representative, the secretary shall give notice as required in RCW 71A.10.060.[ 1988 c 176 § 604.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.020 - Residential habilitation centers.

RCW 71A.20.020 Residential habilitation centers.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following residential habilitation centers are permanently established to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities: Lakeland Village, located at Medical Lake, Spokane county; Rainier School, located at Buckley, Pierce county; Yakima Valley School, located at Selah, Yakima county; and Fircrest School, located at Seattle, King county.(2) The Yakima Valley School, located at Selah, Yakima county, shall cease to operate as a residential habilitation center when the conditions in *RCW 71A.20.180(2)(b) are met.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 30 § 5; 1994 c 215 § 1; 1988 c 176 § 702.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 71A.20.180 was amended by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 19 § 1, changing subsection (2)(b) to subsection (1)(a).Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2011 1st sp.s. c 30: See notes following RCW 71A.20.010.Effective date—1994 c 215: "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 shall take effect immediately [April 1, 1994]." [ 1994 c 215 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.030 - Facilities for Interlake School.

RCW 71A.20.030 Facilities for Interlake School.(1) The secretary may use surplus physical facilities at eastern state hospital as a residential habilitation center, which shall be known as the "Interlake School."(2) The secretary may designate and select such buildings and facilities and tracts of land at eastern state hospital that are surplus to the needs of the department for mentally ill persons and that are reasonably necessary and adequate for services for persons with developmental disabilities. The secretary shall also designate those buildings, equipment, and facilities which are to be used jointly and mutually by both eastern state hospital and Interlake School.[ 1988 c 176 § 703.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.040 - Use of Harrison Memorial Hospital property.

RCW 71A.20.040 Use of Harrison Memorial Hospital property.The secretary may under RCW 72.29.010 use the Harrison Memorial Hospital property at Bremerton, Kitsap county, for services to persons with developmental disabilities.[ 1988 c 176 § 704.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.050 - Superintendents—Secretary's custody of residents.

RCW 71A.20.050 Superintendents—Secretary's custody of residents.(1) The secretary shall appoint a superintendent for each residential habilitation center. The superintendent of a residential habilitation center shall have a demonstrated history of knowledge, understanding, and compassion for the needs, treatment, and training of persons with developmental disabilities.(2) The secretary shall have custody of all residents of the residential habilitation centers and control of the medical, educational, therapeutic, and dietetic treatment of all residents, except that the school district that conducts the program of education provided pursuant to RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.050 shall have control of and joint custody of residents while they are participating in the program. The secretary shall cause surgery to be performed on any resident only upon gaining the consent of a parent, guardian, or limited guardian as authorized, except, if after reasonable effort to locate the parents, guardian, or limited guardian as authorized, and the health of the resident is certified by the attending physician to be jeopardized unless such surgery is performed, the required consent shall not be necessary.[ 1990 c 33 § 589; 1988 c 176 § 705.]NOTES:Purpose—Statutory references—Severability—1990 c 33: See RCW 28A.900.100 through 28A.900.102.
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.060 - Work programs for residents.

RCW 71A.20.060 Work programs for residents.The secretary shall have authority to engage the residents of a residential habilitation center in beneficial work programs, but the secretary shall not engage residents in excessive hours of work or work for disciplinary purposes.[ 1988 c 176 § 706.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.070 - Educational programs.

RCW 71A.20.070 Educational programs.(1) An educational program shall be created and maintained for each residential habilitation center pursuant to RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.050. The educational program shall provide a comprehensive program of academic, vocational, recreational, and other educational services best adapted to meet the needs and capabilities of each resident.(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall assist the secretary in all feasible ways, including financial aid, so that the educational programs maintained within the residential habilitation centers are comparable to the programs advocated by the superintendent of public instruction for children with similar aptitudes in local school districts.(3) Within available resources, the secretary shall, upon request from a local school district, provide such clinical, counseling, and evaluating services as may assist the local district lacking such professional resources in determining the needs of its exceptional children.[ 1990 c 33 § 590; 1988 c 176 § 707.]NOTES:Purpose—Statutory references—Severability—1990 c 33: See RCW 28A.900.100 through 28A.900.102.
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.080 - Return of resident to community—Notice—Adjudicative proceeding—Judicial review—Effect of appeal.

RCW 71A.20.080 Return of resident to community—Notice—Adjudicative proceeding—Judicial review—Effect of appeal.(1) Whenever in the judgment of the secretary, the treatment and training of any resident of a residential habilitation center has progressed to the point that it is deemed advisable to return such resident to the community, the secretary may grant placement on such terms and conditions as the secretary may deem advisable after consultation in the manner provided in RCW 71A.10.070. The secretary shall give written notice of the decision to return a resident to the community as provided in RCW 71A.10.060. The notice must include a statement advising the recipient of the right to an adjudicative proceeding under RCW 71A.10.050 and the time limits for filing an application for an adjudicative proceeding. The notice must also include a statement advising the recipient of the right to judicial review of an adverse adjudicative order as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) A placement decision shall not be implemented at any level during any period during which an appeal can be taken or while an appeal is pending and undecided, unless authorized by court order so long as the appeal is being diligently pursued.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 30 § 10; 1989 c 175 § 143; 1988 c 176 § 708.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2011 1st sp.s. c 30: See notes following RCW 71A.20.010.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.090 - Secretary to determine capacity of residential quarters.

RCW 71A.20.090 Secretary to determine capacity of residential quarters.The secretary shall determine by the application of proper criteria the maximum number of persons to reside in the residential quarters of each residential habilitation center. The secretary in authorizing service at a residential habilitation center shall not exceed the maximum population for the residential habilitation center unless the secretary makes a written finding of reasons for exceeding the rated capacity.[ 1988 c 176 § 709.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.110 - Clothing for residents—Cost.

RCW 71A.20.110 Clothing for residents—Cost.When clothing for a resident of a residential habilitation center is not otherwise provided, the secretary shall provide a resident with suitable clothing, the actual cost of which shall be a charge against the parents, guardian, or estate of the resident. If such parent or guardian is unable to provide or pay for the clothing, or the estate of the resident is insufficient to provide or pay for the clothing, the clothing shall be provided by the state.[ 1988 c 176 § 711.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.120 - Financial responsibility.

RCW 71A.20.120 Financial responsibility.The subject of financial responsibility for the provision of services to persons in residential habilitation centers is covered by RCW 43.20B.410 through 43.20B.455.[ 1988 c 176 § 712.]
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.130 - Death of resident, payment of funeral expenses—Limitation.

RCW 71A.20.130 Death of resident, payment of funeral expenses—Limitation.Upon the death of a resident of a residential habilitation center, the secretary may supplement such funds as were in the resident's account at the time of the person's death to provide funeral and burial expense for the deceased resident. These expenses shall not exceed funeral and burial expenses allowed under *RCW 74.08.120.[ 1988 c 176 § 713.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.08.120 was repealed by 1997 c 58 § 1002.
WA Rev Code § 71A.20.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities|Chapter 71A.20 - Residential Habilitation Centers.|71A.20.140 - Resident desiring to leave center—Authority to hold resident limited.

RCW 71A.20.140 Resident desiring to leave center—Authority to hold resident limited.(1) If a resident of a residential habilitation center desires to leave the center and the secretary believes that departures may be harmful to the resident, the secretary may hold the resident at the residential habilitation center for a period not to exceed forty-eight hours in order to consult with the person's legal representative as provided in RCW 71A.10.070 as to the best interests of the resident.(2) The secretary shall adopt rules to provide for the application of subsection (1) of this section in a manner that protects the constitutional rights of the resident.(3) Neither the secretary nor any person taking action under this section shall be civilly or criminally liable for performing duties under this section if such duties were performed in good faith and without gross negligence.[ 1988 c 176 § 714.]