Section 388-827-0300. Does DSHS make exceptions to the requirements in this chapter?

DSHS may grant exceptions to the requirements specified in this chapter as long as the following conditions are met:

(1) You or your case manager may request an exception to a rule in this chapter.

(2) The case manager must submit a written request for an exception to his or her DDD regional administrator.

(3) DSHS will evaluate requests for exceptions, considering:

(a) The federal and state rules governing SSP; and

(b) The impact on the client if the exception is not approved.

(4) The DDD regional administrator will forward the request to the DDD director together with the regional administrator’s recommendation to approve or deny the request.

(5) The DDD director or designee will approve or deny the request in writing within sixty calendar days after receiving the request from the case manager.

(6) The department will notify you of the decision.

(7) You do not have rights to adjudicative proceedings when you receive a denial from DSHS for an exception to the rules in this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.10.020, 2002 c 371. WSR 04-02-015, § 388-827-0300, filed 12/29/03, effective 1/29/04.]

RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.10.020, 2002 c 371. WSR 04-02-015, § 388-827-0300, filed 12/29/03, effective 1/29/04.