Section 388-25-0062 - How does a foster parent seek a department review of the rate assessment?(1) The foster parent must make a written request for department review of the assessment.(2) The request must be received by CA within twenty calendar days of the date of the letter informing the foster parent of the rate assessed for the child. If a request is not made within twenty days, the department will not review the assessment. (a) The department may grant a twenty-day extension of time for filing the request for review, if the foster parent has contacted a regional foster parent liaison within the initial twenty-day time period and asked for assistance in informally resolving any disagreement as to the rate assessed.(b) The department has the discretion and may grant a twenty-day extension for good cause.(3) The request must include a statement explaining why the foster parent believes the assessed rate is incorrect. The foster parent may provide additional information that he or she believes is relevant to the questions asked on the foster care rate assessment standardized form.(4) The request must be sent to the individual and address identified in the letter informing the foster parent of the rate assessed for the child.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0062
Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. 09-16-045, § 388-25-0062, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.