1. (1) Community transition services are reasonable costs (necessary expenses in the judgment of the state for you to establish your basic living arrangement) associated with moving from:

   1. (a) An institutional setting to a community setting in which you are living in your own home or apartment, responsible for your own living expenses and receiving services from a DDA certified residential habilitation services provider as defined in WAC 388-845-1505 and 388-845-1510; or
   2. (b) A provider operated setting, such as a group home, staffed residential, adult family home or companion home in the community to a community setting in which you are living in your own home or apartment, responsible for your own living expenses, and receiving services from a DDA certified residential habilitation services provider as defined in WAC 388-845-1505 and 388-845-1510.

2. (2) Community transition services include:

   1. (a) Security deposits (not to exceed the equivalent of two month's rent) that are required to obtain a lease on an apartment or home;
   2. (b) Essential furnishings such as a bed, a table, chairs, window blinds, eating utensils and food preparation items;
   3. (c) Moving expenses required to occupy your own home or apartment;
   4. (d) Set-up fees or deposits for utility or service access (e.g., telephone, electricity, heating); and
   5. (e) Health and safety assurances, such as pest eradication, allergen control or one-time cleaning prior to occupancy.
3. (3) Community transition services are available in the CORE and community protection waivers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-24-045, § 388-845-0750, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.08.090 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-04-005, § 388-845-0750, filed 1/24/13, effective 2/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 08-20-033, § 388-845-0750, filed 9/22/08, effective 10/23/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.12 [71A.12.120] and chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 06-01-024, § 388-845-0750, filed 12/13/05, effective 1/13/06.]