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Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-020 - Limitation of funds

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The secretary shall make reimbursement to the extent funds
				  are available. Reimbursement shall be strictly limited to political
				  subdivisions in which state institutions, as defined in WAC
				  388-750-030, are located. Only
				  incremental costs directly, specifically, and exclusively associated with
				  criminal activities of offenders who are residents of state institutions shall
				  be considered for reimbursement. Reimbursement shall be restricted to fully
				  documented law enforcement, prosecutorial, judicial, and jail facilities costs.
				  No such costs shall be paid under these rules if they are reimbursable under
				  other chapters of the Washington Administrative Code. During each biennium,
				  claims for incidents which occurred during the biennium will be paid in the
				  order in which they are received until the biennial appropriation is fully
				  expended.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-020,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-030 - Institutions and eligible impacted political subdivisions

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Reimbursement shall be limited to the following city, town,
				  and county governments impacted by the offenses from residents committed to
				  institutions listed in this section.
Institution
Cities/County
(1) Echo Glen Children's Center
Snoqualmie/King
(2) Green Hill Training School
Chehalis/Lewis
(3) Maple Lane School
Rochester/Thurston
(4) Mission Creek Youth Camp
Belfair/Mason
(5) Naselle Youth Camp
Naselle/Pacific
(6) Woodinville Treatment Center
Woodinville/King
(7) Canyon View Community Facility
East Wenatchee/Douglas
(8) Sunrise Community Facility
Ephrata/Grant
(9) Twin Rivers Community Facility
Richland/Benton
(10) Oakridge Community Facility
Tacoma/Pierce
(11) Park Creek Treatment Center
Kittitas/Kittitas
(12) Ridgeview Community Facility
Yakima/Yakima
(13) Western State Hospital
Steilacoom/Pierce
(14) Eastern State Hospital
Medical Lake/Spokane/Spokane
(15) Child Study and Treatment Center
Steilacoom/Pierce
(16) For any
				institution not listed in this section, reimbursement shall be limited to the
				political subdivisions where the institution is located. The institutions
				include juvenile community facilities, community treatment and community care
				facilities, as defined in WAC
				388-750-010.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-030,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-040 - Maximum allowable reimbursement for law enforcement costs

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The department shall limit reimbursement to the specific
				  political subdivisions listed in WAC
				  388-750-030. The maximum
				  reimbursement rates shall be twenty-three dollars and ninety-six cents per
				  hour. These reimbursement rates may be exceeded only in the event that an
				  exception is granted by the secretary as per WAC
				  388-750-090.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-040,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-050 - Maximum allowable reimbursement for prosecutorial costs

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The department shall reimburse claims, at the rate set forth
				  in WAC 388-750-040, for pretrial
				  investigations of crimes committed inside or outside institutions, to the
				  political subdivision courts in WAC
				  388-750-040. If, after
				  investigation, criminal charges are filed, the department may reimburse
				  documented prosecutorial and defense attorney fees. Reimbursement shall not
				  exceed the following rates for each attorney, reimbursement includes costs for
				  paralegals: Fifty-seven dollars and thirty-two cents per hour. These maximum
				  allowable reimbursement rates may be exceeded only in the event that an
				  exception is granted by the secretary as per WAC
				  388-750-090.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-050,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-060 - Maximum allowable reimbursement for judicial costs

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(1) The department shall limit judicial costs
				strictly to cases involving inmates of institutions listed in WAC
				388-750-030 and the listed
				subdivision in which they reside. Reimbursement shall be limited to judges,
				court reporters, transcript typing, and witness and jury fees.
(2) The department shall reimburse judges
				hearing cases including services provided by court clerks and bailiffs at
				fifty-seven dollars and thirty-two cents per hour. Reimburse court reporters at
				the rate of twenty-four dollars and seventy-one cents per hour. Reimburse for
				the typing of transcripts at four dollars and seventy-nine cents per page. If
				required, reimburse expert witnesses at eighty dollars and forty-three cents
				per hour.
(3) Reimbursement for
				witness fees (other than experts) and jury fees shall be at the rate
				established by the local governmental legislative authority but not in excess
				of thirty-six dollars and eleven cents per day.
(4) These maximum allowable reimbursement
				rates may be exceeded only in the event that an exception is granted by the
				secretary as per WAC
				388-750-090.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-060,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-070 - Maximum allowable reimbursement for jail facilities

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The department shall limit jail facility cost reimbursement
				  strictly to incremental costs as defined in WAC
				  388-750-010. Requests for
				  reimbursement shall be fully documented and shall include the resident's name
				  and all appropriate admission and release dates. Limit reimbursement to
				  thirty-four dollars and eighty cents per resident day. The department shall not
				  reimburse for costs incurred for holding persons regarding parole revocations
				  or for holding persons involved in civil litigation. The department shall
				  reimburse costs of providing security when residents require hospitalization at
				  the rate of fourteen dollars and nineteen cents per hour. These maximum
				  allowable reimbursement rates may be exceeded only in the event that an
				  exception is granted by the secretary as per WAC
				  388-750-090.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-070,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-080 - Billing procedure

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Requests for reimbursement should be made on the standard
				  Washington State Invoice Voucher, Form A19, with supporting documentation
				  attached. All claims may be subject to periodic audits at the discretion of the
				  secretary, per WAC
				  388-750-110.
(1) All requests for reimbursement under this
				section shall note the name of the offender for whom costs were incurred, and
				the institution to which the offender was assigned.
(2) Requests for reimbursement may only be
				submitted by the jurisdiction's responsible fiscal officer, e.g., city manager,
				city supervisor, county auditor, county administrator, etc.
(3) All requests for reimbursement must be
				submitted to: DSHS and the pertinent Accounts Payable Section of either
				Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, Mailstop 45720, Olympia, Washington
				98504; or Mental Health Division, Mail Stop 45320, Olympia, Washington
				98504.
(4) If the appropriation for
				a biennium is fully expended prior to the end of the biennium, political
				subdivisions should continue to submit claims for the purpose of providing
				justification for requests for adequate funding levels in future
				biennia.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-080,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-090 - Exceptions

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The secretary, of the department, may allow exceptions to
				  these rules.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-090,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-100 - Effective date

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Claims submitted according to this chapter may only be for
				  costs incurred for appropriate actions, as defined in this chapter, taken by
				  criminal justice agencies on or after August 30, 1979.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-100,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › JUVENILE REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-750 - Impact account - Criminal justice cost reimbursement › Section 388-750-110 - Audits

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The department has the right to audit any or all
				  claims.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 72.72.040. 00-23-061, § 388-750-110,
					 filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-005 - What is the purpose of this chapter? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-005, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-010 - What definitions apply to this chapter? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-010, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-020 - What are the qualifications to be a county chemical dependency program coordinator? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-020, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-030 - What are the qualifications to be a county-designated chemical dependency specialist? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-030, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-040 - Who determines the service priorities for the county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-040, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-050 - How are available funds allocated for the county chemical dependency program? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-050, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-060 - How much money can a county claim for the administration of its chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-060, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-070 - How will funds be made available to the county? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-070, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-080 - May a county subcontract for chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support services? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-080, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE › Chapter 388-810 - Administration of county chemical dependency prevention, treatment, and support program (Repealed) › Section 388-810-090 - How does a county request an exemption? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.96A.040,
					 70.96A.090 and
					 70.96A.180. 99-19-105, §
					 388-810-090, filed 9/20/99, effective
					 10/21/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › PURPOSE › Section 388-818-0010 - What is the purpose of this chapter?

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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide
				  regulations about social services, telecommunications access services and
				  reasonable accommodations sign language interpreting services for
				  quasi-judicial and judicial proceedings for people with hearing loss and or
				  speech impairments.
(2) These
				  services are provided:
(a) Under contract
				  with qualified service providers; or
(b) Directly through the office of the deaf
				  and hard of hearing (ODHH) at the department of social and health services
				  (DSHS).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › PURPOSE › Section 388-818-0020 - What does the office of the deaf and hard of hearing do?

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(1) The office of
				  the deaf and hard of hearing (ODHH) within DSHS provides the following services
				  :
(a) Provides information about hearing
				  loss;
(b) Offers technical
				  assistance and workshops about deafness;
(c) Identifies ways for DSHS staff to get
				  sign language interpreter services for their clients who have hearing loss;
				  and
(d) Administers and monitors
				  contracts with sign language interpreters and sign language interpreter
				  referral agencies.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › PURPOSE › Section 388-818-0030 - What does the telecommunications access service do?

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Telecommunications access service (TAS), a program within
					 ODHH:
(1) Provides eligible clients
				  with initial or replacement equipment, based on the availability of equipment
				  and/or funds;
(2) Maintains and
				  oversees the statewide program for distributing telecommunications
				  equipment;
(3) Maintains and
				  oversees the contract for TRS; and
(4) May contract with qualified service
				  providers for other telecommunications options as technology
				  advances.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0030, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CLIENTS WITH HEARING LOSS › Section 388-818-0050 - What social services relating to hearing loss are available to the public?

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(1) These social
				  services relating to hearing loss are offered by qualified service providers
				  and ODHH staff throughout the state:
(a)
				  Information and referral about issues related to hearing loss;
(b) Advocacy on behalf of people with hearing
				  loss;
(c) Training on deaf
				  awareness and daily living issues experienced by people with hearing
				  loss;
(d) Social gathering
				  opportunities for groups, organizations, and clubs related to people with
				  hearing loss; and
(e) Services
				  related to telecommunications equipment, distribution of equipment, and
				  training on the use and care of equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CLIENTS WITH HEARING LOSS › Section 388-818-0060 - Who are qualified service providers?

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Qualified service providers are organizations or businesses
					 that contract with ODHH to provide social services related to hearing loss.
					 Examples of qualified service providers include: Regional deaf and hard of
					 hearing centers, relay service providers, and trainers for telecommunication
					 equipment.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0060, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT › Section 388-818-0070 - Is telecommunications equipment available for clients?

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(1) Clients may
				  request telecommunications equipment from TAS.
(2) For clients to receive equipment, TAS
				  staff must approve equipment requests.
(3) To be approved, telecommunications
				  equipment must help people with hearing loss or speech impairments to:
(a) Have independent use of
				  telecommunications equipment; and
(b) Gain equal access to telecommunications
				  services that people with normal hearing and speech have.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT › Section 388-818-0080 - What items are not included with telecommunications equipment?

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In the use of telecommunications equipment, neither TAS nor
					 contracted qualified service providers offer:
(1) Replacement batteries for any
				  telecommunications equipment, except for deaf-blind equipment;
(2) Replacement paper for TTYs;
(3) Replacement light bulbs for signal
				  equipment; or
(4) Payment of the
				  client's telephone bill.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0080, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 388-818-0090 - Who is eligible to apply for telecommunications equipment from TAS?

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(1) Washington
				  state residents may apply to receive telecommunications equipment from TAS if
				  they:
(a) Are at least school aged;
				  and
(b) Are certified as having
				  hearing loss or speech impairments.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 388-818-0100 - Who must certify an applicant's eligibility for telecommunications equipment from TAS?

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(1) A professional
				  must certify that applicants have hearing loss and/or speech impairments and
				  are eligible to receive telecommunications equipment from TAS.
(2) These professionals include:
(a) A person who is licensed or certified by
				  the department of health to provide health care in the state of
				  Washington;
(b) An audiologist or
				  hearing aid fitter/dispenser in Washington;
(c) A vocational rehabilitation
				  counselor;
(d) A deaf specialist or
				  coordinator at one of the community service centers for the deaf and hard of
				  hearing in the state;
(e) A
				  deaf-blind specialist or coordinator at an organization that serves deaf-blind
				  people;
(f) A certified speech
				  pathologist practicing in the state of Washington;
(g) A licensed occupational
				  therapist;
(h) Staff from a
				  qualified state agency as determined and specified by the TRS advisory
				  committee on deafness; or
(i) Any
				  in-state nonprofit organization serving the hearing or speech
				  impaired.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 388-818-0110 - How do applicants request specialized telecommunications equipment?

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(1) To request
				  specialized telecommunications equipment, an applicant must send a completed
				  "Application for Telecommunications Equipment" form (DSHS 14-264) to TAS. To
				  request an application, contact ODHH at 1-800-422-7930 V/TTY.
(2) The application form must be signed by an
				  approved professional who certifies applicant's eligibility. (See WAC
				  388-818-0100.)
(3) If the applicant is seventeen or under,
				  his or her parent/legal guardian must sign the application form.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0110, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 388-818-0120 - What types of income are included when requesting equipment from TAS?

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To meet income standards for telecommunications equipment
					 from TAS, an applicant's income includes any of the following:
(1) Earned income, such as wages and
				  tips;
(2) Social Security
				  benefits;
(3) Unearned income, such
				  as interest, dividends, and pensions;
(4) Family's share of income from
				  corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts; and
(5) Gains from the sale or exchange
				  (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems, or
				  other property.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0120, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 388-818-0130 - How are applicants notified about decisions for telecommunications equipment?

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(1) When
				  approving an application for telecommunications equipment, TAS staff must
				  inform the applicant in writing about:
(a) The
				  receipt of the applicant's completed application form;
(b) Any cost that applicants will incur for
				  equipment; and
(c) The time frame
				  when the applicant may expect a qualified trainer to set up the equipment and
				  provide training.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 388-818-0140 - What are reasons for denying telecommunications equipment?

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(1) For an initial
				  application for services, TAS must deny an application for telecommunications
				  equipment if an applicant:
(a) Does not meet
				  the eligibility requirements of WAC
				  388-818-0090; or
(b) Has received similar equipment from TAS
				  within the last three years.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION RENEWAL › Section 388-818-0150 - When may clients renew their applications for telecommunications equipment?

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Clients may renew their applications for telecommunications
					 equipment when:
(1) Additional
				  telecommunication equipment is necessary to meet the client's needs;
				  or
(2) Equipment no longer works
				  and it's been more than three years since he or she first received equipment.
Note: If less than three years have passed since a client
					 first received equipment, refer to WAC
					 388-818-0300 for replacement
					 criteria.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0150, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION RENEWAL › Section 388-818-0160 - How do clients renew their application for telecommunications equipment?

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When renewing an application for telecommunications
					 equipment, a client must:
(1) Complete
				  a new application, including recent information on total annual family income
				  and family size; and
(2) Go through
				  the same procedures as first-time applicants (outlined in WAC
				  388-818-0090 through
				  388-818-0130 ).
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0160, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS › Section 388-818-0170 - Are nonprofit organizations eligible for telecommunications equipment?

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(1) A nonprofit
				  organization may be eligible for telecommunications equipment when these two
				  criteria are met:
(a) Only nonprofit
				  organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, are
				  eligible for any equipment from TAS; and
(b) Nonprofit organizations must serve people
				  with hearing loss, deaf-blindness, and/or speech impairments.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS › Section 388-818-0180 - What process do nonprofit organizations follow to receive telecommunications equipment from TAS?

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(1)
				  To apply for reconditioned equipment, a nonprofit organization must provide to
				  TAS the following:
(a) A completed
				  application form, "Nonprofit Organization Application for Reconditioned
				  Equipment" (DSHS 14-440), which can be obtained by calling ODHH at
				  1-800-422-7930;
(b) A letter
				  explaining the services provided by the organization to people with hearing
				  loss and speech impairments in their communities;
(c) A copy of a certificate of incorporation
				  as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue
				  code; and
(d) A copy of the
				  organization's bylaws.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0190 - How much does an applicant have to pay for telecommunications equipment?

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(1) TAS staff must
				  consider family size and household income in determining how much the applicant
				  must pay for telecommunications equipment. Financial responsibility ranges from
				  no cost to one hundred percent of actual cost based on federal poverty
				  guidelines.
(2) Exception: If the
				  normal cost that TAS assesses for equipment is still beyond the applicant's
				  ability to pay, the cost may be partly or totally waived (excused) if:
(a) The eligible person requires TTY with
				  Braille equipment or any other equipment of comparable cost; or
(b) The cost of the equipment would create an
				  undue hardship on the eligible person.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0200 - How does an applicant request a waiver (exception) of equipment cost?

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(1) To request a
				  waiver (exception) of equipment cost, an applicant must write a letter to the
				  ODHH director explaining the reasons for inability to pay for equipment.
				  Letters can be mailed to: ODHH, Attn: Director, P.O. Box 45301, Olympia WA
				  98504-5301.
(2) ODHH notifies the
				  applicant in writing of the final decision for the waiver request.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0200, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0210 - What conditions must be met for a client to receive purchased telecommunication equipment?

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For a client to receive purchased telecommunications
					 equipment, these two conditions must be met:
(1) TAS must receive full payment before an
				  eligible client receives telecommunications equipment; and
(2) The applicant or the applicant's
				  parent/legal guardian must provide a signed "Statement of Rights and
				  Responsibilities" form to TAS upon receiving the equipment.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0210, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0220 - When is telecommunications equipment owned by the client?

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Telecommunications equipment is owned by the client when
					 the client or the parent/legal guardian:
(1) Pay any portion of the equipment's cost;
				  and
(2) Sign a "Statement of Rights
				  and Responsibilities" form upon receiving the equipment.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0220, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0230 - May clients return purchased telecommunications equipment?

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(1) A client may
				  return purchased telecommunications equipment to TAS within thirty days after
				  receiving the equipment.
(2) A
				  client must receive a financial refund for the equipment if it was returned:
(a) In clean and good condition;
(b) In its original packaging; and
(c) Within the required time frame.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0240 - When may telecommunications equipment be loaned to an applicant?

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ODHH may loan telecommunications equipment to an eligible
					 person if:
(1) TAS determines that a
				  client may get equipment at no cost;
(2) A "Conditions of Acceptance" form is
				  signed by the client or the parent/legal guardian upon receiving the
				  equipment.
(3) The applicant has
				  not violated the requirements in WAC
				  388-818-0140(2).
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0240, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0250 - What are the conditions for loaning telecommunications equipment?

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(1) When loaning
				  telecommunications equipment, ODHH must ensure that the client understands that
				  the equipment remains the sole property of Washington state.
(2) A client, or the client's parent/legal
				  guardian is liable for any damage to or loss of telecommunications equipment
				  issued by TAS.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0250, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0260 - When does state-loaned equipment have to be returned to TAS?

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A client or the client's parent/legal guardian must return
					 state-loaned telecommunications equipment to TAS when the client:
(1) Moves from a permanent Washington state
				  residence to a location outside of Washington;
(2) No longer needs the equipment;
(3) Has been notified by TAS to return the
				  equipment; or
(4) Has received new
				  state-loaned equipment.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0260, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE AND LOAN › Section 388-818-0270 - May a person take loaned telecommunications equipment outside the state?

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(1) People must get
				  written permission from TAS before moving their loaned telecommunications
				  equipment from Washington state for over ninety days.
(2) TAS may grant the client permission to
				  move telecommunications equipment from the state if it is in the best interest
				  of the client and DSHS.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0270, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - TRAINING › Section 388-818-0280 - Will training be provided on the use and care of telecommunications equipment?

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(1) ODHH
				  contracts with qualified people or agencies to train individuals on ways to use
				  and care for telecommunications equipment provided by TAS.
(2) ODHH must ensure reasonable accessibility
				  to training for people with hearing loss or speech impairment.
(3) ODHH staff determine who receives
				  training on proper equipment use and care from qualified trainers. Individuals
				  receiving training may include:
(a)
				  Clients;
(b) Parents/legal
				  guardians; and
(c) Staff or
				  volunteers of profit and nonprofit organizations.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - TRAINING › Section 388-818-0290 - What services do trainers provide to clients?

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(1) Qualified trainers must determine the
				  training needs of individuals and the type of training that would be most
				  effective.
(2) A qualified trainer
				  must:
(a) Conduct individual and group
				  training sessions for the applicants in the use and care of the
				  equipment;
(b) Provide training and
				  presentations to individuals, agencies and organizations, as requested by ODHH
				  staff; and
(c) Distribute and set
				  up telecommunications equipment for applicants.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - REPLACEMENT › Section 388-818-0300 - When may telecommunications equipment be replaced?

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(1) TAS may replace telecommunications
				  equipment without a client renewing the application for equipment if:
(a) The equipment is no longer working;
				  and
(b) Less than three years have
				  passed since the client's initial application date for equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - REPLACEMENT › Section 388-818-0310 - When may requests for replacement telecommunications equipment be denied?

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TAS may deny a request for replacement telecommunications
					 equipment if previously issued equipment:
(1) Was neglected, misused, or
				  abused;
(2) Was not reported as
				  stolen or burned to either police or fire department within fifteen working
				  days; or
(3) Was lost, sold,
				  traded, or pawned.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0310, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - RECONDITIONED › Section 388-818-0320 - Who may receive reconditioned telecommunications equipment?

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TAS may recondition telecommunications equipment and give
					 it to any of the following agencies, nonprofit organizations or
					 individuals:
(1) State
				  agencies;
(2) Tribal community
				  centers;
(3) Nonprofit
				  organizations that are registered under section 501(c)(3) of the internal
				  revenue code and serve people who have hearing loss, deaf-blindness or speech
				  impairment (see WAC
				  388-818-0180 for application
				  details); and
(4) Nonpaying
				  clients.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0320, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › GRIEVANCE › Section 388-818-0330 - May an applicant disagree with a DSHS decision about telecommunications equipment?

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(1) When TAS
				  denies an application for original or replacement equipment, an applicant or
				  client may request that ODHH review this decision.
(2) For a review of a TAS decision, the
				  applicant or client must:
(a) Submit a request
				  in writing to ODHH, specifying the reason for the request; and
(b) Ensure that ODHH receives this request
				  within forty days of the date of the denial notice.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › GRIEVANCE - RELAY SERVICES › Section 388-818-0340 - What is a relay complaint?

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(1) A
				  client may make a complaint about an unsatisfactory experience while using the
				  relay services during a telephone call. Complaints may be about:
(a) Communications assistant (CA) or video
				  interpreter (VI) performance, such as typing speed, accuracy of relaying a
				  message's intent, clarity of signs, and spelling accuracy;
(b) Service quality, such as timeliness of
				  response and connection; and/or
(c)
				  Technical issues during a call made through the relay service, such as
				  disconnection of call, video picture quality, or text garbling.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › GRIEVANCE - RELAY SERVICES › Section 388-818-0350 - What may a client do when dissatisfied with relay services?

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(1) ODHH must
				  ensure that clients have access to customer services for the relay service
				  provider or an opportunity to resolve quality of service issues with TRS
				  regarding:
(a) Any problems with the relay
				  service; and/or
(b) Dissatisfaction
				  with explanations given for any relay service problems.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › GRIEVANCE - RELAY SERVICES › Section 388-818-0360 - May a client file a formal complaint about the relay service?

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(1) A client may
				  file a formal complaint about the relay service:
(a) To obtain a complaint form about the
				  relay service, a client may contact ODHH (at 1-800-422-7930) to request that a
				  form be mailed.
(b) The client may
				  also contact the ODHH compliance officer or relay provider customer service
				  representative for assistance in completing the form.
(c) Completed complaint forms may be mailed,
				  faxed, or e-mailed to ODHH.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › GRIEVANCE - RELAY SERVICES › Section 388-818-0370 - When is customer service available for clients?

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The relay service provider and ODHH must ensure that
					 customer service is available during regular work days (Monday through Friday
					 excluding state holidays) to:
(1)
				  Address client complaints or inquiries; and
(2) Respond to FCC staff members when
				  requested.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0370, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES › Chapter 388-818 - Deaf and hard of hearing services › GRIEVANCE - RELAY SERVICES › Section 388-818-0380 - May clients file their complaint about relay services with the FCC?

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(1) A client who
				  continues to be dissatisfied with responses from the formal complaint process
				  at ODHH may file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission
				  (FCC).
(2) The ODHH compliance
				  officer must give the client the toll-free telephone number and address of the
				  FCC for further review of the complaint.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.725,
						43.20A.720, 2001 c 210. 03-05-100,
						§ 388-818-0380, filed 2/19/03, effective
						3/22/03.