Wash. Admin. Code § 388-825A-0040 – How does an existing children's residential habilitation services, intensive habilitation services, or enhanced respite services provider obtain certification?

(1) For an existing children's residential habilitation services, intensive habilitation services, or enhanced respite services provider who delivered services before July 1, 2025, DDA will issue the provider a special preliminary certification.
(2) For the existing children's residential habilitation services, intensive habilitation services, and enhanced respite services providers only:
1. (a) The special preliminary certification is valid no more than 12 months after the special preliminary certification is issued.
2. (b) Before the special preliminary certification expires, a provider must obtain regular certification. An initial certification is not required.
3. (c) A site visit is not required before DDA issues the special preliminary certification.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.080, and 34.05.353. WSR 25-21-001, s 388-825A-0040, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.080. WSR 25-11-087, s 388-825A-0040, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25.]