Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829C-050

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 388-829C-050 - When does DDA reject a client's choice of companion home provider?

(1) DDA may reject a client's choice of companion home provider if DDA has a reasonable, good-faith belief that:

(a) The provider is unable to appropriately meet the client's needs;

(b) The provider's home does not meet the client's needs; or

(c) The provider's other obligations prevent the provider from being available to the client twenty-four hours a day.

(2) DDA must deny a client's choice of companion home provider if the provider is the client's:

(a) Spouse;

(b) Natural, step, or adoptive parent; or

(c) Legal representative, unless the person has been the client's legal representative and companion home provider since on or before January 31, 2005.

(3) DDA must deny a client's choice of companion home provider if the provider:

(a) Provides paid services to another DSHS client or a client of the department of children, youth, and families; or

(b) Fails to maintain certification as a companion home provider.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829C-050

Amended by WSR 18-22-106, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018

Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-050, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.