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Chapter 170-290 WAC
WORKING CONNECTIONS AND SEASONAL CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS
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PART I. INTRODUCTION
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Purpose and intent.
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Scope of agency responsibilities.
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Definitions.
PART II. WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE
Eligibility Requirements
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Eligibility.
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Verifying consumers' information.
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EligibilityâFamily size.
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EligibilityâSpecial circumstances.
Rights and Responsibilities
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Consumers' rights.
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Consumers' responsibilities.
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Notification of changes.
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Failure to report changes.
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Providers' responsibilities.
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DSHS's responsibilities to consumers.
Approved Activities
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Approved activities for consumers participating in WorkFirst.
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Approved activities for consumers not participating in WorkFirst.
170-290-0050
Additional requirements for self-employed WCCC consumers.
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Receipt of benefits when not engaged in approved activities.
Income and Copayment Calculations
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Countable income.
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Calculation of income.
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Excluded income and deductions.
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Determining income eligibility and copayment amounts.
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Eligibility period.
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Change in copayment.
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Minimum copayment.
Start Dates and Eligibility Period
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When WCCC benefits start.
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Denial of benefitsâDate of redetermining eligibility.
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New eligibility period.
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Termination of and redetermining eligibility for benefits.
Notice
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Notice of payment changes.
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When notice of payment changes is not required.
Eligible Child Care Providers
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Eligible child care providers.
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In-home/relative providersâEligibility.
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In-home/relative providersâInformation provided to DSHS.
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In-home/relative providersâResponsibilities.
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In-home/relative providersâElectronic attendance recordsâRecords retention.
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In-home/relative providersâIneligibility.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâRequired persons.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâReasons and notification.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâIncluded information and sources.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâSubsequent steps.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâDisqualified providers.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâOther disqualifying information.
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In-home/relative providersâBackground checksâDisqualified person living with the provider.
Subsidy Rates and Fees
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WCCC subsidy ratesâEffective date.
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WCCC authorized and additional paymentsâDetermining units of care.
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Daily child care ratesâLicensed or certified child care centers and DEL contracted seasonal day camps.
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Daily child care ratesâLicensed or certified family home child care providers.
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Tiered reimbursement.
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Special needs ratesâQualification and required documentation.
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Special needs ratesâLicensed or certified child care centers and seasonal day camps.
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Special needs ratesâLicensed or certified family home child care providers.
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Special needs ratesâIn-home/relative providers.
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Child care subsidy ratesâIn-home/relative providers.
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Registration fees.
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Field trip fees.
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Nonstandard hours bonus.
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Eligible provider capacity and payment.
Payment Discrepancies
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Payment discrepanciesâGenerally.
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Payment discrepanciesâProvider underpayments.
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Payment discrepanciesâProvider overpayments.
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Payment discrepanciesâConsumer underpayments.
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Payment discrepanciesâConsumer overpayments.
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Payment discrepanciesâProviders covered under collective bargaining.
Administrative Hearings - WCCC
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Right to request an administrative hearing.
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Receipt of WCCC benefits pending the outcome of an administrative hearing.
PART III. SEASONAL CHILD CARE
Introduction
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Program funding.
Eligibility Requirements
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Eligibility.
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Verifying consumers' information.
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EligibilityâFamily size.
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EligibilityâSpecial circumstances for two-parent families.
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EligibilityâApproved activities.
Rights and Responsibilities
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Consumers' rights.
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Consumers' responsibilities.
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Subsidized child care providers' responsibilities.
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Notification of changes.
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Failure to report changes.
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DSHS's responsibilities to consumers.
Income and Copayment Calculations
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Countable income.
170-290-3620
Calculation of income.
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Excluded income and deductions.
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Determining income eligibility and copayment.
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Change in copayment.
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Eligibility period.
Start Dates and Eligibility Period
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When SCC program subsidies start.
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Denial of benefitsâDate of redetermining eligibility.
Notice
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Notice of payment changes.
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When notice of payment changes is not required.
Eligible Providers and Rates
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Eligible child care providers.
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SCC subsidy ratesâEffective date.
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Authorized SCC payments.
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When additional SCC subsidy payments are authorized.
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Eligible provider capacity and payment.
Review Process
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New eligibility period.
Payment Discrepancies
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Payment discrepancies generally.
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Termination of and redetermining eligibility for SCC program subsidies.
Administrative HearingsâSCC
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Right to request an administrative hearing.
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Receipt of SCC program subsidies pending the outcome of an administrative hearing.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
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What makes me eligible for WCCC benefits? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0010, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0010, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.13.085. WSR 02-14-067, § 388-290-0010, filed 6/27/02, effective 8/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0010, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0005.
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When WCCC benefits start for consumers not receiving TANF. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-0100, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0100, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0100, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0100, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 11-18-001, filed 8/24/11, effective 9/24/11. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW, RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2011 1st sp.s. c 42, 2011 1st sp.s. c 50, and 2006 c 265 § 501.
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How do I reapply for WCCC when my eligibility period is ending? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0105, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0105, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.13.085. WSR 02-12-069, § 388-290-0105, filed 5/31/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0105, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0109.
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What happens if I meet eligibility requirements after I receive a denial letter? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0108, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0108, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0107.
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WCCC subsidy ratesâFive-year-old children. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-0185, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0185, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0185, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 14-12-050, filed 5/30/14, effective 6/30/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070 and chapter 43.215 RCW.
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Who has a right to ask for a hearing and how do they ask for one? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0260, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, and 74.13.085. WSR 05-22-078, § 388-290-0260, filed 10/31/05, effective 12/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0260, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0260, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0280.
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When can I get WCCC benefits pending the outcome of a hearing? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0265, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0265, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0265, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0285.
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What is a WCCC overpayment and what can be included? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0270, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0270, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.13.085. WSR 02-12-069, § 388-290-0270, filed 5/31/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). WSR 02-01-135, § 388-290-0270, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0268.
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When would my licensed or certified provider or DSHS contracted seasonal day camp get an overpayment? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0273, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, and 74.13.085. WSR 05-22-078, § 388-290-0273, filed 10/31/05, effective 12/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. WSR 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0273, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0268.
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When would my in-home/relative provider get an overpayment? [WSR 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0274, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, and 74.13.085. WSR 05-22-078, § 388-290-0274, filed 10/31/05, effective 12/1/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-22-043, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. Statutory Authority: 2006 c 265 and chapter 43.215 RCW. Later promulgation, see WAC 170-290-0268.
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SCC definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-3510, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.] Repealed by WSR 11-12-078, filed 5/31/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW.
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Preauthorization for the SCC program. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-3670, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.] Repealed by WSR 11-12-078, filed 5/31/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW.
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Review of eligibility and copayment information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-3820, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.] Repealed by WSR 11-12-078, filed 5/31/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW.
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Redetermination of SCC benefits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-3830, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.] Repealed by WSR 11-12-078, filed 5/31/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW.