WA Cares Fund Rulemaking
The three state agencies that administer the WA Cares Fund are all responsible for adopting rules for different areas of the program. Learn more about the rulemaking process and find rulemaking activity for each agency below.
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
The following rulemaking activities are underway:
CR-101
Upcoming community stakeholder meetings
All stakeholder meetings will be held virtually. After registering you will receive a confirmation e-mail with information about joining the webinar.
2024 Rulemaking Listening Session Schedule
| Date | Topic | Session Materials |
|---|---|---|
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March 6, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Overview of rulemaking project and schedule | |
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March 27, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
|
Approved services | |
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April 3, 2024
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Approved services continued | |
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April 17, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Beneficiaries: applying for services, eligibility criteria | |
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May 8, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Beneficiaries: assessment and eligibility | |
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May 15, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Beneficiaries: rights and responsibilities, application process | |
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May 29, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Providers: rights and application process | |
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June 12, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Providers: registration requirements | |
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June 26, 2024
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Providers: registration requirements continued, denial and termination registration | |
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July 17, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
|
Governance, definitions |
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Employment Security Department (ESD)
See ESD’s Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) rulemaking site for information on ESD rulemaking activity for WA Cares Fund.
Health Care Authority (HCA)
See HCA’s rulemaking site for information on HCA rulemaking activity.