Section 388-829A-300 - When must DDA deny the client's choice of an alternative living provider? DDA must deny a client's request to have a certain provider and must not enter into a contract with the person when any of the following exist:
(1) The person is the client's spouse, as required by 42 C.F.R. 441.360(g);(2) The person is the client's natural/step/adoptive parent;(3) The person is the client's court-appointed legal repre-sentative; or(4) DDA has a reasonable, good faith belief that the provider will be unable to meet the client's needs. Examples of a provider's inability to meet the client's needs may include: (a) Evidence of alcohol or drug abuse;(b) A reported history of domestic violence, no-contact orders, or criminal conduct (whether or not the conduct is disqualifying under chapter 388-113 WAC;(c) A report from the client's health care provider or another knowledgeable person that the requested provider lacks the ability or willingness to provide adequate support;(d) Other employment or responsibilities that prevent or interfere with the provision of required services;(e) A reported history of mismanagement of client funds or DSHS contract violations; or(f) Excessive commuting distance that would make it impractical to provide services as they are needed and outlined in the client's ISP.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829A-300
Amended by WSR 14-14-029, Filed 6/24/2014, effective 7/25/2014Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-300, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.
Reviser's note: The typographical error in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.