1. (1) The consumer chooses an eligible provider under WAC 170-290-0125 and the provider cares for the children during an eligibility period.

2. (2) Provider payment begin date is:

   1. (a) The date the family comes off the waitlist when an eligible provider is already providing care;
   2. (b) The date an eligible provider begins to provide care after the family comes off the waitlist; or
   3. (c) The date a provider becomes an eligible provider, when providing care before the provider is eligible and the family comes off the waitlist.
3. (3) DSHS will send an authorization letter to the consumer and provider stating the payment begin date.

[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-15-2240, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060 and 43.215.070. WSR 17-09-042, § 170-290-2240, filed 4/14/17, effective 5/15/17.]