Wash. Admin. Code § 388-828-1520 – Where is the DDA assessment administered and when do home visits occur?

(1) Initial, annual, and significant change assessments are administered at a location and in a way that is convenient to you, such as:
1. (a) In-person at your home;
2. (b) In-person in another setting;
3. (c) Remotely using approved technology; or
4. (d) A combination of in-person and remote.
(2) If your initial, annual, or significant change assessment is not completed face-to-face in your home, DDA must still see you in person. DDA must ask permission to view your living quarters during a home visit.
(3) DDA may conduct a home visit:
1. (a) During your assessment;
2. (b) Up to 30 days before or after your assessment;
3. (c) Up to 30 days after you move from an institutional setting to a community-based setting.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.16.050, and 71A.12.310. WSR 23-12-061, § 388-828-1520, filed 6/2/23, effective 7/3/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.310. WSR 17-12-012, § 388-828-1520, filed 5/26/17, effective 6/26/17. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 139, 2014 c 166, 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4, RCW 71A.12.030, and 71A.12.120. WSR 16-17-009, § 388-828-1520, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-10-029, § 388-828-1520, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07.]