Section 388-826-0077. Are there limits to the respite care I can receive if I receive voluntary placement services?

The following limitations apply to the respite care you can receive when approved for voluntary placement services:

(1) The DDD assessment will determine how much respite you can receive per chapter 388-828 WAC.

(2) Prior approval by the DDD regional administrator or designee is required:

(a) To exceed fourteen days in a calendar per month for out-of-home respite; or

(b) To pay for more than eight hours in a twenty-four hour period of time for respite care in any setting other than your place of residence.

(3) Respite providers have the following limitations and requirements:

(a) If respite is provided in a private home, the home must be licensed;

(b) The respite provider cannot be the spouse of the foster parent receiving respite if the spouse and the foster parent reside in the same residence;

(c) If you receive respite from a provider who requires licensure, the respite services are limited to those age-specific services contained in the provider's license.

(4) DDD cannot pay for any fees associated with the respite care; for example, membership fees at a recreational facility, or insurance fees.

(5) If you require respite from a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or a registered nurse (RN), services may be authorized as skilled nursing services per WAC 388-845-1700 using an LPN or RN.

(6) Respite cannot replace daycare while your foster parent is at work.

(7) Respite cannot replace natural supports available to the child while in foster care. Family members will not be paid to provide respite.

(8) If you reside in a licensed staffed residential home or group care facility, you are not eligible to receive respite care.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.010, 71A.12.030, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 09-24-063, § 388-826-0077, filed 11/25/09, effective 12/26/09.]

RCW 71A.12.010, 71A.12.030, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 09-24-063, § 388-826-0077, filed 11/25/09, effective 12/26/09.

Rules

388-828,388-845-1700,