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WASHINGTON
B+Last verified 2026-07-03
Your income does not disqualify your child.
Washington DDA determines waiver eligibility on the individual's own income and medical need; parental income is not counted.
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN WASHINGTON
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
90 days from your Planned Action Notice (PAN) for DDA
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Receive Planned Action Notice (PAN)
- DDA (DD services): request administrative hearing within 90 days (WAC 388-825-130)
- To keep services: request within the 10-day notice period (WAC 388-825-130 & -145)
- Hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH)
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
NOTABLE WAIVERS
Basic Plus Waiver
SourceChildren and adults with DD; in-home supports and respite.
Waitlist: DDA enrolls by service need; request the No-Paid Services caseload if waiting.
Individual and Family Services (IFS) Waiver
SourceFamilies of DDA-eligible children/adults; flexible annual budget.
Waitlist: Request via DDA service request.
Community First Choice (CFC)
SourceAll ages meeting institutional level of care — personal care entitlement.
Waitlist: NO waitlist — state plan entitlement.
