Section 170-290-3640 - Determining income eligibility and copayment(1) For the SCC program, DSHS determines a consumer's family's income eligibility and copayment by: (a) The consumer's family size as defined under WAC 170-290-3540;(b) The consumer's average monthly income as calculated under WAC 170-290-3620; and(c) The consumer's family's average monthly income as compared to the federal poverty guidelines (FPG).(2) At application and reapplication, if a consumer's family's income is above the maximum eligibility limit as provided in WAC 170-290-0005, the consumer's family is not eligible for the SCC program.(3) The FPG is updated every year. The SCC eligibility level is updated at the same time every year to remain current with the FPG.(4) SCC shall assign a copayment amount based on the family's countable income. The consumer pays the copayment directly to the provider.(5) SCC does not prorate the copayment.Wash. Admin. Code § 170-290-3640
Amended by WSR 16-09-059, Filed 4/15/2016, effective 5/16/2016Amended by WSR 16-19-107, Filed 9/21/2016, effective 10/22/2016Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 11-12-078, § 170-290-3640, filed 5/31/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 09-22-043, § 170-290-3640, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.