Section 388-400-0055 - Who is eligible for the pregnant women assistance (PWA) program?(1) The pregnant women assistance (PWA) program provides a state-funded cash stipend and a referral to the housing and essential needs (HEN) program under WAC 388-400-0065 to eligible low-income individuals. A referral to the HEN program is valid for twenty-four consecutive months from the date the department determines PWA eligibility. (2) You can get pregnant women assistance (PWA), if you: (a) Are pregnant as verified by a medical professional;(b) Meet the citizenship and alien status requirements of WAC 388-424-0010;(c) Live in the state of Washington per WAC 388-468-0005;(d) Do not live in a public institution unless specifically allowed under RCW 74.08.025;(e) Meet TANF and SFA: (i) Income requirements under chapter 388-450 WAC;(ii) Resource requirements under chapter 388-470 WAC; and(iii) Transfer of property requirements under chapter 388-488 WAC.(f) Tell us your Social Security number as required under WAC 388-476-0005;(g) Report changes of circumstances as required under WAC 388-418-0005; and(3) If you are an unmarried pregnant minor your living arrangements must meet the requirements of WAC 388-486-0005.(4) You cannot get PWA if you: (a) Are eligible for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits;(b) Are eligible for state family assistance (SFA) benefits;(c) Refuse or fail to meet a TANF or SFA eligibility rule;(d) Refuse or fail to participate in drug or alcohol treatment as required in WAC 388-449-0220 without good cause; or(e) Are eligible for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-400-0055
Amended by WSR 20-19-006, Filed 9/3/2020, effective 10/4/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.005, 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.04.510, 74.08.090, 74.08A.100, 74.04.770, 74.04.0052, 74.04.655, 74.08.043, 74.08.335, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 36. 12-10-042, § 388-400-0055, filed 4/27/12, effective 6/1/12.