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2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.290 - Suspension of payments—Need lapse—Imprisonment—Conviction under RCW 74.08.331.

RCW 74.08.290
Suspension of payments—Need lapse—Imprisonment—Conviction under RCW 74.08.331.
The department is hereby authorized to suspend temporarily the public assistance granted to any person for any period during which such person is not in need thereof.
If a recipient is convicted of any crime or offense, and punished by imprisonment, no payment shall be made during the period of imprisonment.
If a recipient is convicted of unlawful practices under RCW 74.08.331, no payment shall be made for a period to be determined by the court, but in no event less than six months upon the first conviction and no less than twelve months for a second or subsequent violation. This suspension of public assistance shall apply regardless of whether the recipient is subject to complete or partial confinement upon conviction, or incurs some lesser penalty.
[ 1995 c 379 § 2; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.290. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 38; 1935 c 182 § 12; RRS § 9998-12.]
NOTES:
Finding—1995 c 379: "The legislature finds that welfare fraud damages the state's ability to use its limited resources to help those in need who legitimately qualify for assistance. In addition, it affects the credibility and integrity of the system, promoting disdain for the law.
Persons convicted of committing such fraud should be barred, for a period of time, from receiving additional public assistance." [ 1995 c 379 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.331 - Unlawful practices—Obtaining assistance—Disposal of realty—Penalties.

RCW 74.08.331
Unlawful practices—Obtaining assistance—Disposal of realty—Penalties.
(1) Any person who by means of a willfully false statement, or representation, or impersonation, or a willful failure to reveal any material fact, condition, or circumstance affecting eligibility or need for assistance, including medical care, surplus commodities, and food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, as required by law, or a willful failure to promptly notify the county office in writing as required by law or any change in status in respect to resources, or income, or need, or family composition, money contribution and other support, from whatever source derived, including unemployment insurance, or any other change in circumstances affecting the person's eligibility or need for assistance, or other fraudulent device, obtains, or attempts to obtain, or aids or abets any person to obtain any public assistance to which the person is not entitled or greater public assistance than that to which he or she is justly entitled is guilty of theft in the first degree under RCW 9A.56.030 and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than fifteen years.
(2) Any person who by means of a willfully false statement or representation or by impersonation or other fraudulent device aids or abets in buying, selling, or in any other way disposing of the real property of a recipient of public assistance without the consent of the secretary is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment for up to three hundred sixty-four days in the county jail or a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by both.
[ 2011 c 96 § 53; 2003 c 53 § 368; 1998 c 79 § 16; 1997 c 58 § 303; 1992 c 7 § 59; 1979 c 141 § 329; 1965 ex.s. c 34 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.335 - Transfers of property to qualify for assistance.

RCW 74.08.335
Transfers of property to qualify for assistance.
Temporary assistance for needy families and benefits under RCW 74.62.030 and 43.185C.220 shall not be granted to any person who has made an assignment or transfer of property for the purpose of rendering himself or herself eligible for the assistance. There is a rebuttable presumption that a person who has transferred or transfers any real or personal property or any interest in property within two years of the date of application for the assistance without receiving adequate monetary consideration therefor, did so for the purpose of rendering himself or herself eligible for the assistance. Any person who transfers property for the purpose of rendering himself or herself eligible for assistance, or any person who after becoming a recipient transfers any property or any interest in property without the consent of the secretary, shall be ineligible for assistance for a period of time during which the reasonable value of the property so transferred would have been adequate to meet the person's needs under normal conditions of living: PROVIDED, That the secretary is hereby authorized to allow exceptions in cases where undue hardship would result from a denial of assistance.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 29; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 26; 1997 c 59 § 13; 1980 c 79 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 330; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.335. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 33.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.338 - Real property transfers for inadequate consideration.

RCW 74.08.338
Real property transfers for inadequate consideration.
When the consideration for a deed executed and delivered by a recipient is not paid, or when the consideration does not approximate the fair cash market value of the property, such deed shall be prima facie fraudulent as to the state and the department may proceed under RCW 43.20B.660.
[ 1987 c 75 § 40; 1979 c 141 § 331; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.338. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 37.]
NOTES:
Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.340 - No vested rights conferred.

RCW 74.08.340
No vested rights conferred.
All assistance granted under this title shall be deemed to be granted and to be held subject to the provisions of any amending or repealing act that may hereafter be enacted, and no recipient shall have any claim for compensation, or otherwise, by reason of his or her assistance being affected in any way by such amending or repealing act. There is no legal entitlement to public assistance.
[ 2013 c 23 § 200; 1997 c 58 § 102; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.340. Prior: 1935 c 182 § 21; RRS § 9998-21.]
NOTES:
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.370 - Old age assistance grants charged against general fund.

RCW 74.08.370
Old age assistance grants charged against general fund.
All old age assistance grants under this title shall be a charge against and payable out of the general fund of the state. Payment thereof shall be by warrant drawn upon vouchers duly prepared and verified by the secretary of the department of social and health services or his or her official representative.
[ 2013 c 23 § 201; 1973 c 106 § 33; 1959 c 26 § 74.08.370. Prior: 1935 c 182 § 24; RRS § 9998-24. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1935 c 182 § 25; RRS § 9998-25, now codified as RCW 74.08.375.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.380 - Acceptance of federal act.

RCW 74.08.380
Acceptance of federal act.
The state hereby accepts the provisions of that certain act of the congress of the United States entitled, An Act to provide for the general welfare by establishing a system of federal old age benefits, and by enabling the several states to make more adequate provisions for aged persons, blind persons, dependent and crippled children, maternal and child welfare, public health, and the administration of their unemployment compensation laws; to establish a social security board; to raise revenue; and for other purposes, and such other act with like or similar objects as may be enacted.
[ 1959 c 26 § 74.08.380. Prior: 1937 c 156 § 12; 1935 c 182 § 26; RRS § 9998-26.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.390 - Research, projects, to effect savings by restoring self-support—Waiver of public assistance requirements.

RCW 74.08.390
Research, projects, to effect savings by restoring self-support—Waiver of public assistance requirements.
The department of social and health services may conduct research studies, pilot projects, demonstration projects, surveys and investigations for the purpose of determining methods to achieve savings in public assistance programs by means of restoring individuals to maximum self-support and personal independence and preventing social and physical disablement, and for the accomplishment of any of such purposes may employ consultants or enter into contracts with any agency of the federal, state or local governments, nonprofit corporations, universities or foundations.
Pursuant to this authority the department may waive the enforcement of specific statutory requirements, regulations, and standards in one or more counties or on a statewide basis by formal order of the secretary. The order establishing the waiver shall provide alternative methods and procedures of administration, shall not be in conflict with the basic purposes, coverage, or benefits provided by law, shall not be general in scope but shall apply only for the duration of such a project and shall not take effect unless the secretary of health, education and welfare of the United States has agreed, for the same project, to waive the public assistance plan requirements relative to statewide uniformity.
[ 1979 c 141 § 332; 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 7; 1963 c 228 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.582 - Electronic benefit cards—Names of two or more persons.

RCW 74.08.582
Electronic benefit cards—Names of two or more persons.
A person who has in his or her possession or under his or her control electronic benefit cards issued in the names of two or more persons and who is not authorized by those persons to have any of the cards in his or her possession is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2012 c 253 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—2012 c 253: See note following RCW 74.08.580.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08 - Eligibility Generally—Standards of Assistance. › 74.08.900 - Limited application.

RCW 74.08.900
Limited application.
Nothing in this chapter except RCW * 74.08.070 and 74.08.080 applies to **chapter 74.50 RCW.
[ 1989 c 3 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 74.08.070 was repealed by 1989 c 175 § 185.
**(2) Chapter 74.50 RCW was repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.015 - Time limits—State of emergency extension.

RCW 74.08A.015
Time limits—State of emergency extension.
All families who have received temporary assistance for needy families since March 1, 2020, are eligible for the extension under RCW 74.08A.010(4)(a)(ii), regardless of whether they are current recipients. Eligible families shall only receive temporary assistance for needy families benefits that accrue after July 25, 2021.
[ 2023 c 418 § 4; 2021 c 239 § 3.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Contingent effective date—2021 c 239: See notes following RCW 74.08A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.020 - Electronic benefit transfer.

RCW 74.08A.020
Electronic benefit transfer.
By October 2002, the department shall develop and implement an electronic benefit transfer system to be used for the delivery of public assistance benefits, including without limitation, food assistance.
The department shall comply with P.L. 104-193, and shall cooperate with relevant federal agencies in the design and implementation of the electronic benefit transfer system.
[ 1997 c 58 § 104.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.030 - Provision of services by religiously affiliated organizations—Rules.

RCW 74.08A.030
Provision of services by religiously affiliated organizations—Rules.
(1) The department shall allow religiously affiliated organizations to provide services to families receiving temporary assistance for needy families on the same basis as any other nongovernmental provider, without impairing the religious character of such organizations, and without diminishing the religious freedom of beneficiaries of assistance funded under chapter 74.12 RCW.
(2) The department shall adopt rules implementing this section, and the applicable sections of P.L. 104-193 related to services provided by charitable, religious, or private organizations.
[ 1997 c 58 § 106.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.039 - Income eligibility—Federal supplemental security income.

RCW 74.08A.039
Income eligibility—Federal supplemental security income.
In determining the income eligibility of an applicant or recipient for temporary assistance for needy families or WorkFirst, the department shall not count the federal supplemental security income received by a household member.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.
Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.040 - Indian tribes—Program access—Funding—Rules.

RCW 74.08A.040
Indian tribes—Program access—Funding—Rules.
The department shall (1) provide eligible Indian tribes ongoing, meaningful opportunities to participate in the development, oversight, and operation of the state temporary assistance for needy families program; (2) certify annually that it is providing equitable access to the state temporary assistance for needy families program to Indian people whose tribe is not administering a tribal temporary assistance for needy families program; (3) coordinate and cooperate with eligible Indian tribes that elect to operate a tribal temporary assistance for needy families program as provided for in P.L. 104-193; (4) upon approval by the secretary of the federal department of health and human services of a tribal temporary assistance for needy families program, transfer a fair and equitable amount of the state maintenance of effort funds to the eligible Indian tribe; and (5) establish rules related to the operation of this section and RCW 74.08A.050, covering, at a minimum, appropriate uses of state maintenance of effort funds and annual reports on program operations. The legislature shall specify the amount of state maintenance of effort funds to be transferred in the biennial appropriations act.
[ 1997 c 58 § 107.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.050 - Indian tribes—Tribal program—Fiscal year.

RCW 74.08A.050
Indian tribes—Tribal program—Fiscal year.
An eligible Indian tribe exercising its authority under P.L. 104-193 to operate a tribal temporary assistance for needy families program shall operate the program on a state fiscal year basis. If a tribe decides to cancel a tribal temporary assistance for needy families program, it shall notify the department no later than ninety days prior to the start of the state fiscal year.
[ 1997 c 58 § 108.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.060 - Food stamp work requirements.

RCW 74.08A.060
Food stamp work requirements.
Single adults without dependents between eighteen and fifty years of age shall comply with federal food stamp work requirements as a condition of eligibility. The department may exempt any counties or subcounty areas from the federal food stamp work requirements in P.L. 104-193, unless the department receives written evidence of official action by a county or subcounty governing entity, taken after noticed consideration, that indicates that a county or subcounty area chooses not to use an exemption to the federal food stamp work requirements.
[ 1997 c 58 § 110.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.100 - Immigrants—Eligibility.

RCW 74.08A.100
Immigrants—Eligibility.
The state shall exercise its option under P.L. 104-193 to continue services to legal immigrants under temporary assistance for needy families, medicaid to the extent allowed by federal law, the state's basic health plan as provided in chapter 70.47 RCW, and social services block grant programs. Eligibility for these benefits for legal immigrants arriving after August 21, 1996, is limited to those families where the parent, parents, or legal guardians have been in residence in Washington state for a period of twelve consecutive months before making their application for assistance. Legal immigrants who lose benefits under the supplemental security income program as a result of P.L. 104-193 are immediately eligible for benefits under the state's general assistance-unemployable program. The department shall redetermine income and resource eligibility at least annually, in accordance with existing state policy.
[ 2002 c 366 § 1; 1997 c 57 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 366: "This act takes effect October 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 366 § 3.]
Captions not law—1997 c 57: "Captions used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 1997 c 57 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.110 - Immigrants—Sponsor deeming.

RCW 74.08A.110
Immigrants—Sponsor deeming.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, qualified aliens and aliens permanently residing under color of law shall have their eligibility for assistance redetermined.
(2) In determining the eligibility and the amount of benefits of a qualified alien or an alien permanently residing under color of law for public assistance under this title, the income and resources of the alien shall be deemed to include the income and resources of any person and his or her spouse who executed an affidavit of support pursuant to section 213A of the federal immigration and naturalization act on behalf of the alien for a period of five years following the execution of that affidavit of support. The deeming provisions of this subsection shall be waived if the sponsor dies or is permanently incapacitated during the period the affidavit of support is valid.
(3) As used in this section, "qualified alien" has the meaning provided it in P.L. 104-183.
(4)(a) Qualified aliens specified under sections 403, 412, and 552 (e) and (f), subtitle B, Title IV, of P.L. 104-193 and in P.L. 104-208, are exempt from this section.
(b) Qualified aliens who served in the armed forces of an allied country, or were employed by an agency of the federal government, during a military conflict between the United States of America and a military adversary are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(c) Qualified aliens who are victims of domestic violence and petition for legal status under the federal violence against women act are exempt from the provisions of this section.
[ 1997 c 57 § 2.]
NOTES:
Captions not law—1997 c 57: See note following RCW 74.08A.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.120 - Immigrants and victims of human trafficking—Food assistance.

RCW 74.08A.120
Immigrants and victims of human trafficking—Food assistance.
(1) The department may establish a food assistance program for legal immigrants and victims of human trafficking as defined in RCW 74.04.005 who are ineligible for the federal food stamp program.
(2) The rules for the state food assistance program shall follow exactly the rules of the federal food stamp program except for the provisions pertaining to immigrant status.
(3) The benefit under the state food assistance program shall be established by the legislature in the biennial operating budget.
(4) The department may enter into a contract with the United States department of agriculture to use the existing federal food stamp program coupon system for the purposes of administering the state food assistance program.
(5) In the event the department is unable to enter into a contract with the United States department of agriculture, the department may issue vouchers to eligible households for the purchase of eligible foods at participating retailers.
[ 2020 c 136 § 2; 1999 c 120 § 4; 1997 c 57 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 136: See note following RCW 74.04.005.
Captions not law—1997 c 57: See note following RCW 74.08A.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.130 - Immigrants—Naturalization facilitation.

RCW 74.08A.130
Immigrants—Naturalization facilitation.
The department shall make an affirmative effort to identify and proactively contact legal immigrants receiving public assistance to facilitate their applications for naturalization. The department shall obtain a complete list of legal immigrants in Washington who are receiving correspondence regarding their eligibility from the social security administration. The department shall inform immigrants regarding how citizenship may be attained. In order to facilitate the citizenship process, the department shall coordinate and contract, to the extent necessary, with existing public and private resources and shall, within available funds, ensure that those immigrants who qualify to apply for naturalization are referred to or otherwise offered classes. The department shall assist eligible immigrants in obtaining appropriate test exemptions, and other exemptions in the naturalization process, to the extent permitted under federal law.
[ 2009 c 518 § 6; 1997 c 58 § 204.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.210 - Diversion program—Emergency assistance.

RCW 74.08A.210
Diversion program—Emergency assistance.
(1) In order to prevent some families from developing dependency on temporary assistance for needy families, the department shall make available to qualifying applicants a diversion program designed to provide brief, emergency assistance for families in crisis whose income and assets would otherwise qualify them for temporary assistance for needy families.
(2) Diversion assistance may include cash or vouchers in payment for the following needs:
(a) Child care;
(b) Housing assistance;
(c) Transportation-related expenses;
(d) Food;
(e) Medical costs for the recipient's immediate family;
(f) Employment-related expenses which are necessary to keep or obtain paid unsubsidized employment.
(3) Diversion assistance is available once in each twelve-month period for each adult applicant. Recipients of diversion assistance are not included in the temporary assistance for needy families program.
(4) Diversion assistance may not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars for each instance.
(5) To be eligible for diversion assistance, a family must otherwise be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families.
(6) Families ineligible for temporary assistance for needy families or benefits under RCW 74.62.030 due to sanction, noncompliance, the lump sum income rule, or any other reason are not eligible for diversion assistance.
(7) Families must provide evidence showing that a bona fide need exists according to subsection (2) of this section in order to be eligible for diversion assistance.
An adult applicant may receive diversion assistance of any type no more than once per twelve-month period. If the recipient of diversion assistance is placed on the temporary assistance for needy families program within twelve months of receiving diversion assistance, the prorated dollar value of the assistance shall be treated as a loan from the state, and recovered by deduction from the recipient's cash grant.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 30; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 27; 1997 c 58 § 302.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.230 - Earnings disregards and earned income cutoffs.

RCW 74.08A.230
Earnings disregards and earned income cutoffs. (Effective until August 1, 2024.)
(1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep one-half of its earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section.
(2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is:
(a) A full-time student; or
(b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than thirty-five hours per week.
[ 1997 c 58 § 308.]
(1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep the first $500 of the family's earnings in addition to one-half of the family's remaining earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section.
(2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is:
(a) A full-time student; or
(b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than 35 hours per week.
[ 2023 c 418 § 5; 1997 c 58 § 308.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 418 § 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect August 1, 2024." [ 2023 c 418 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.240 - Noncustodial parents in work programs.

RCW 74.08A.240
Noncustodial parents in work programs.
The department may provide Washington WorkFirst activities or make cross-referrals to existing programs to qualifying noncustodial parents of children receiving temporary assistance for needy families who are unable to meet their child support obligations. Services authorized under this section shall be provided within available funds.
[ 1997 c 58 § 310.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.08A - Washington Workfirst Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.08A.265 - Assistance termination—Report—Finding of racial disproportionality.

RCW 74.08A.265
Assistance termination—Report—Finding of racial disproportionality.
(1) Annually by December 31st, the department must report to the governor and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature disaggregated data identifying the race of individuals whose temporary assistance for needy families benefits were reduced or terminated during the preceding year due to:
(a) Sanction as described in RCW 74.08A.260; or
(b) Reaching the sixty-month time limit under RCW 74.08A.010.
(2) If the disaggregated data for terminated or sanctioned individuals shows a disproportionate representation of any racial group that has experienced historic disparities or discrimination, the department must describe steps it is taking to address and remedy the racial disproportionality.
[ 2020 c 320 § 2.]