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WA Rev Code § 74.39A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.040 - Department assessment of and assistance to hospital patients in need of long-term care.

RCW 74.39A.040 Department assessment of and assistance to hospital patients in need of long-term care.The department shall work in partnership with hospitals in assisting patients and their families to find long-term care services of their choice. The department shall not delay hospital discharges but shall assist and support the activities of hospital discharge planners. The department also shall coordinate with home health and hospice agencies whenever appropriate. The role of the department is to assist the hospital and to assist patients and their families in making informed choices by providing information regarding home and community options to individuals who are hospitalized and likely to need long-term care.(1) To the extent of available funds, the department shall assess individuals who:(a) Are medicaid clients, medicaid applicants, or eligible for both medicare and medicaid; and(b) Apply or are likely to apply for admission to a nursing facility.(2) For individuals who are reasonably expected to become medicaid recipients within one hundred eighty days of admission to a nursing facility, the department shall, to the extent of available funds, offer an assessment and information regarding appropriate in-home and community services.(3) When the department finds, based on assessment, that the individual prefers and could live appropriately and cost-effectively at home or in some other community-based setting, the department shall:(a) Advise the individual that an in-home or other community service is appropriate;(b) Develop, with the individual or the individual's representative, a comprehensive community service plan;(c) Inform the individual regarding the availability of services that could meet the applicant's needs as set forth in the community service plan and explain the cost to the applicant of the available in-home and community services relative to nursing facility care; and(d) Discuss and evaluate the need for ongoing involvement with the individual or the individual's representative.(4) When the department finds, based on assessment, that the individual prefers and needs nursing facility care, the department shall:(a) Advise the individual that nursing facility care is appropriate and inform the individual of the available nursing facility vacancies;(b) If appropriate, advise the individual that the stay in the nursing facility may be short term; and(c) Describe the role of the department in providing nursing facility case management.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 6.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.070 - Rules for qualifications and training requirements—Requirement that contractors comply with federal and state regulations.

RCW 74.39A.070 Rules for qualifications and training requirements—Requirement that contractors comply with federal and state regulations.(1) The department shall, by rule, establish reasonable minimum qualifications and training requirements to assure that assisted living service, enhanced adult residential care service, and adult residential care providers with whom the department contracts are capable of providing services consistent with this chapter. The rules shall apply only to residential capacity for which the state contracts.(2) The department shall not contract for assisted living, enhanced adult residential care, or adult residential care services with a provider if the department finds that the provider or any partner, officer, director, managerial employee, or owner of five percent or more of the provider has a history of significant noncompliance with federal or state regulations, rules, or laws in providing care or services to vulnerable adults or to children.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 16.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.078 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.078 - Rules for the approval of curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and geriatric behavioral health workers—Curricula requirements.

RCW 74.39A.078 Rules for the approval of curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and geriatric behavioral health workers—Curricula requirements.The department shall adopt rules to establish minimum competencies and standards for the approval of curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and geriatric behavioral health workers. The curricula must include at least thirty hours of training specific to the diagnosis, care, and crisis management of residents with a mental health disorder, traumatic brain injury, or dementia. The curricula must be outcome-based, and the effectiveness measured by demonstrated competency in the core specialty areas through the use of a competency test.[ 2017 c 200 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.086 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.086 - Enforcement actions against persons not certified as home care aides and their employers—Rule-making authority.

RCW 74.39A.086 Enforcement actions against persons not certified as home care aides and their employers—Rule-making authority.(1) The department shall take appropriate enforcement action related to the contract of a consumer directed employer or a licensed or certified private agency or facility that provides long-term care services and knowingly employs a long-term care worker who is not a certified home care aide as required under chapter 18.88B RCW or, if exempted from certification under RCW 18.88B.041, who has not completed his or her required training under RCW 74.39A.074.(2) The department shall deny payment to individual providers who provided services under a contract with the department if they have been notified that they are no longer permitted to work because they:(a) Were not certified as home care aides as required under chapter 18.88B RCW; or(b) Had not completed the training required under RCW 74.39A.074.(3) The department may terminate the contract of any individual provider under contract with the department who:(a) Is not certified as a home care aide as required under chapter 18.88B RCW; or(b) Has not completed the training required under RCW 74.39A.074.(4) Chapter 34.05 RCW shall govern actions by the department under this section.(5) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2018 c 278 § 10; 2012 c 164 § 602; 2012 c 1 § 109 (Initiative Measure No. 1163, approved November 8, 2011).]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2018 c 278: See note following RCW 74.39A.500.Finding—Intent—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 164: See notes following RCW 18.88B.010.Intent—Findings—Performance audits—Spending limits—Contingent effective dates—Application—Construction—Effective date—Short title—2012 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1163): See notes following RCW 74.39A.056.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.100 - Chore services—Legislative finding, intent.

RCW 74.39A.100 Chore services—Legislative finding, intent.The legislature finds that it is desirable to provide a coordinated and comprehensive program of in-home services for certain citizens in order that such persons may remain in their own homes, obtain employment if possible, and maintain a closer contact with the community. Such a program will seek to prevent mental and psychological deterioration which our citizens might otherwise experience. The legislature intends that the services will be provided in a fashion which promotes independent living.[ 1980 c 137 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 51 § 1. Formerly RCW 74.08.530.]
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.110 - Chore services—Legislative policy and intent regarding available funds—Levels of service.

RCW 74.39A.110 Chore services—Legislative policy and intent regarding available funds—Levels of service.It is the intent of the legislature that chore services be provided to eligible persons within the limits of funds appropriated for that purpose. Therefore, the department shall provide services only to those persons identified as at risk of being placed in a long-term care facility in the absence of such services. The department shall not provide chore services to any individual who is eligible for, and whose needs can be met by another community service administered by the department. Chore services shall be provided to the extent necessary to maintain a safe and healthful living environment. It is the policy of the state to encourage the development of volunteer chore services in local communities as a means of meeting chore care service needs and directing financial resources. In determining eligibility for chore services, the department shall consider the following:(1) The kind of services needed;(2) The degree of service need, and the extent to which an individual is dependent upon such services to remain in his or her home or return to his or her home;(3) The availability of personal or community resources which may be utilized to meet the individual's need; and(4) Such other factors as the department considers necessary to insure service is provided only to those persons whose chore service needs cannot be met by relatives, friends, nonprofit organizations, other persons, or by other programs or resources.In determining the level of services to be provided under this chapter, the client shall be assessed using an instrument designed by the department to determine the level of functional disability, the need for service and the person's risk of long-term care facility placement.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 36; 1989 c 427 § 5; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 16. Formerly RCW 74.08.545.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.120 - Chore services—Expenditure limitation—Priorities—Rule on patient resource limit.

RCW 74.39A.120 Chore services—Expenditure limitation—Priorities—Rule on patient resource limit.(1) The department shall establish a monthly dollar lid for each region on chore services expenditures within the legislative appropriation. Priority for services shall be given to the following situations:(a) People who were receiving chore personal care services as of June 30, 1995;(b) People for whom chore personal care services are necessary to return to the community from a nursing home;(c) People for whom chore personal care services are necessary to prevent unnecessary nursing home placement; and(d) People for whom chore personal care services are necessary as a protective measure based on referrals resulting from an adult protective services investigation.(2) The department shall require a client to participate in the cost of chore services as a necessary precondition to receiving chore services paid for by the state. The client shall retain an amount equal to one hundred percent of the federal poverty level, adjusted for household size, for maintenance needs. The department shall consider the remaining income as the client participation amount for chore services except for those persons whose participation is established under *RCW 74.08.570.(3) The department shall establish, by rule, the maximum amount of resources a person may retain and be eligible for chore services.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 37.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.08.570 was recodified as RCW 74.39A.150 pursuant to 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 34.Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.130 - Chore services—Department to develop program.

RCW 74.39A.130 Chore services—Department to develop program.(1) The department is authorized to develop a program to provide for chore services under this chapter.(2) The department may provide assistance in the recruiting of providers of the services enumerated in RCW 74.39A.120 and seek to assure the timely provision of services in emergency situations.(3) The department shall assure that all providers of the chore services under this chapter are compensated for the delivery of the services on a prompt and regular basis.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 40; 1989 c 427 § 6; 1983 c 3 § 189; 1980 c 137 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 51 § 3. Formerly RCW 74.08.550.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.140 - Chore services—Employment of public assistance recipients.

RCW 74.39A.140 Chore services—Employment of public assistance recipients.In developing the program set forth in *RCW 74.08.550, the department shall, to the extent possible, and consistent with federal law, enlist the services of persons receiving grants under the provisions of chapter 74.08 RCW and chapter 74.12 RCW to carry out the services enumerated under **RCW 74.08.541. To this end, the department shall establish appropriate rules and regulations designed to determine eligibility for employment under this section, as well as regulations designed to notify persons receiving such grants of eligibility for such employment. The department shall further establish a system of compensation to persons employed under the provisions of this section which provides that any grants they receive under chapter 74.08 RCW or chapter 74.12 RCW shall be diminished by such percentage of the compensation received under this section as the department shall establish by rules and regulations.[ 1983 c 3 § 190; 1973 1st ex.s. c 51 § 4. Formerly RCW 74.08.560.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 74.08.550 was recodified as RCW 74.39A.130 pursuant to 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 34, effective July 1, 1995.**(2) RCW 74.08.541 was repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 35, effective July 1, 1995.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.150 - Chore services for persons with disabilities—Eligibility.

RCW 74.39A.150 Chore services for persons with disabilities—Eligibility.(1) An otherwise eligible disabled person shall not be deemed ineligible for chore services under this chapter if the person's gross income from employment, adjusted downward by the cost of the chore services to be provided and the disabled person's work expenses, does not exceed the maximum eligibility standard established by the department for such chore services. The department shall establish a methodology for client participation that allows such disabled persons to be employed.(2) If a disabled person arranges for chore services through an individual provider arrangement, the client's contribution shall be counted as first dollar toward the total amount owed to the provider for chore services rendered.(3) As used in this section:(a) "Gross income" means total earned wages, commissions, salary, and any bonus;(b) "Work expenses" includes:(i) Payroll deductions required by law or as a condition of employment, in amounts actually withheld;(ii) The necessary cost of transportation to and from the place of employment by the most economical means, except rental cars; and(iii) Expenses of employment necessary for continued employment, such as tools, materials, union dues, transportation to service customers if not furnished by the employer, and uniforms and clothing needed on the job and not suitable for wear away from the job;(c) "Employment" means any work activity for which a recipient receives monetary compensation;(d) " Disabled" means:(i) Permanently and totally disabled as defined by the department and as such definition is approved by the federal social security administration for federal matching funds;(ii) Eighteen years of age or older;(iii) A resident of the state of Washington; and(iv) Willing to submit to such examinations as are deemed necessary by the department to establish the extent and nature of the disability.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 41; 1989 c 427 § 7; 1980 c 137 § 3. Formerly RCW 74.08.570.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.155 - Support for persons at risk of institutional placement.

RCW 74.39A.155 Support for persons at risk of institutional placement.Within funds appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide additional support for residents in community settings who exhibit challenging behaviors that put them at risk for institutional placement. The residents must be receiving services under programs authorized through the medicaid state plan, medicaid waiver authorities, or similar state-funded in-home care programs, and must have been evaluated under the individual comprehensive assessment reporting and evaluation process.[ 2018 c 278 § 14; 2008 c 146 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2018 c 278: See note following RCW 74.39A.500.Findings—Intent—Severability—2008 c 146: See notes following RCW 74.41.040.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.160 - Transfer of assets—Penalties.

RCW 74.39A.160 Transfer of assets—Penalties.(1) A person who receives an asset from an applicant for or recipient of long-term care services for less than fair market value shall be subject to a civil fine payable to the department if:(a) The applicant for or recipient of long-term care services transferred the asset for the purpose of qualifying for state or federal coverage for long-term care services and the person who received the asset was aware, or should have been aware, of this purpose;(b) Such transfer establishes a period of ineligibility for such service under state or federal laws or regulations; and(c) The department provides coverage for such services during the period of ineligibility because the failure to provide such coverage would result in an undue hardship for the applicant or recipient.(2) The civil fine imposed under this section shall be imposed in a judicial proceeding initiated by the department and shall equal (a) up to one hundred fifty percent of the amount the department expends for the care of the applicant or recipient during the period of ineligibility attributable to the amount transferred to the person subject to the civil fine plus (b) the department's court costs and legal fees.(3) Transfers subject to a civil fine under this section shall be considered null and void and a fraudulent conveyance as to the department. The department shall have the right to petition a court to set aside such transfers and require all assets transferred returned to the applicant or recipient.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 55.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.170 - Recovery of payments—Transfer of assets rules for eligibility—Disclosure of estate recovery costs, terms, and conditions.

RCW 74.39A.170 Recovery of payments—Transfer of assets rules for eligibility—Disclosure of estate recovery costs, terms, and conditions.(1) All payments made in state-funded long-term care shall be recoverable as if they were medical assistance payments subject to recovery under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396p and chapter 43.20B RCW, but without regard to the recipient's age.(2) In determining eligibility for state-funded long-term care services programs, the department shall impose the same rules with respect to the transfer of assets for less than fair market value as are imposed under 42 U.S.C. 1396p with respect to nursing home and home and community services.(3) It is the responsibility of the department to fully disclose in advance verbally and in writing, in easy to understand language, the terms and conditions of estate recovery to all persons offered long-term care services subject to recovery of payments.(4) In disclosing estate recovery costs to potential clients, and to family members at the consent of the client, the department shall provide a written description of the community service options.(5) The department of social and health services shall develop an implementation plan for notifying the client or his or her legal representative at least quarterly of the types of services used and the cost of those services (debt) that will be charged against the estate. The estate planning implementation plan shall be submitted by December 12, 1999, to the appropriate standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate, and to the joint legislative and executive task force on long-term care.[ 1999 c 354 § 1; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 56.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.Recovery for state-funded long-term care—Legislative intent: RCW 43.20B.090.
WA Rev Code § 74.39A.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.39A - Long-Term Care Services Options—Expansion.|74.39A.180 - Authority to pay for probate actions and collection of bad debts.

RCW 74.39A.180 Authority to pay for probate actions and collection of bad debts.Notwithstanding any other provision of law:(1) In order to facilitate and ensure compliance with the federal social security act, Title XIX, as now existing or hereafter amended, later enactment to be adopted by reference by the director by rule, and other state laws mandating recovery of assets from estates of persons receiving long-term care services, the secretary of the department, with the approval of the office of the attorney general, may pay the reasonable and proper fees of attorneys admitted to practice before courts of this state, and associated professionals such as guardians, who are engaged in probate practice for the purpose of maintaining actions under Title 11 RCW, to the end that assets are not wasted, but are rather collected and preserved, and used for the care of the client or the reimbursement of the department pursuant to this chapter or chapter 43.20B RCW.(2) The department may hire such other agencies and professionals on a contingency basis or otherwise as are necessary and cost-effective to collect bad debts owed to the department for long-term care services.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 57.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.