1. (1) If a provider decides to stop providing services to a client, the provider must:

   1. (a) Notify the client's parent or legal representative, and DDA in writing at least 30 days before the termination;

   2. (b) Provide one of the following reasons:

      1. (i) The provider cannot meet the needs of the client;
      2. (ii) The client's safety or the safety of other people in the home or facility is endangered;
      3. (iii) The client's health or the health of other people in the home or facility would otherwise be endangered; or
      4. (iv) The provider ceases to operate; and
   3. (c) Participate in the development of a transition plan.
2. (2) If a provider decides to stop providing services to a client, DDA will assess the client's health and welfare needs and authorize services within the scope of the home and community-based services waiver identified in the client's person-centered service plan.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. WSR 25-11-094, amended and recodified as s 388-826-0730, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and chapters 71A.28, 74.13 RCW. WSR 21-15-059, § 388-826-0200, filed 7/15/21, effective 8/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.13.350. WSR 18-23-004, § 388-826-0200, filed 11/7/18, effective 12/8/18. WSR 06-01-107, recodified as § 388-826-0200, filed 12/21/05, effective 12/21/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.350. WSR 02-22-057, § 388-826-0100, filed 10/31/02, effective 12/1/02.]