Chapter 388-823 WAC
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTAKE AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Last Update: 6/1/05

WAC SECTIONS

APPLYING FOR A DETERMINATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
388-823-0010 Definitions.
388-823-0020 How do I become a client of the division of developmental disabilities?
388-823-0030 Will I receive paid services if DDD decides that I have a developmental disability?
388-823-0040 What is a developmental disability?
388-823-0050 Must I be a resident of the state of Washington?
388-823-0060 How do I apply to become a client of DDD?
388-823-0070 Who can apply for an eligibility determination?
388-823-0080 Who determines that I have a developmental disability?
388-823-0090 How long will it take to complete a determination of my eligibility?
388-823-0100 What is the effective date that I become an eligible client of DDD?
388-823-0105 How will DDD notify me of the results of my eligibility determination?
388-823-0110 Who is responsible for obtaining the documentation needed to make this eligibility determination?
388-823-0120 Will my diagnosis of a developmental disability qualify me for DDD eligibility?
388-823-0130 Can I be eligible for DDD if my disability occurs on or after my eighteenth birthday?
388-823-0140 What if I do not have written evidence that my disability began before my eighteenth birthday?
388-823-0150 Which rules define a developmental disability if I am a child under the age of six years?
388-823-0160 Which rules define a developmental disability if I am age six through nine?
388-823-0170 Which rules define a developmental disability if I am age ten or older?
DETERMINATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

MENTAL RETARDATION
388-823-0200 What evidence do I need to substantiate "mental retardation" as an eligible condition?
388-823-0210 If I have mental retardation, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations in adaptive functioning?
388-823-0215 What evidence do I need of my FSIQ?
388-823-0220 If I am too intellectually impaired to complete a standardized IQ test, how do I meet the criteria under mental retardation?
388-823-0230 If I have more than one FSIQ score, what criteria will DDD use to select the FSIQ score for determining eligibility?
CEREBRAL PALSY
388-823-0300 What evidence do I need to substantiate "cerebral palsy" as an eligible condition?
388-823-0310 If I have cerebral palsy, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0320 What evidence do I need of my need for direct physical assistance with activities of daily living?
388-823-0330 How can I document my need for direct physical assistance?
EPILEPSY
388-823-0400 What evidence do I need to substantiate "epilepsy" as an eligible condition?
388-823-0410 If I have epilepsy, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0420 What evidence do I need to substantiate adaptive functioning limitations for the eligible conditions of epilepsy, autism and other conditions similar to mental retardation?
AUTISM
388-823-0500 What evidence do I need to substantiate "autism" as an eligible condition?
388-823-0510 If I have autism, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0515 What evidence do I need to substantiate adaptive functioning limitations for the condition of autism?
ANOTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION
388-823-0600 What evidence do I need to substantiate "another neurological condition" as an eligible condition?
388-823-0610 If I have another neurological condition, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0615 What evidence do I need to substantiate adaptive functioning limitations for another neurological condition?
"OTHER CONDITION" SIMILAR TO MENTAL RETARDATION
388-823-0700 How do I meet the definition for an "other condition" similar to mental retardation?
388-823-0710 What evidence do I need to meet the definition of substantial limitations for an "other condition" similar to mental retardation?
EFFECT OF AGE ON ELIGIBILITY
388-823-0800 Which eligible developmental disability conditions apply at what age?
388-823-0810 If I am a child under age ten, what evidence do I need to meet the definition for an "other condition" similar to mental retardation?
388-823-0820 If I am a child under age ten with an eligible condition under the medically intensive program, Down syndrome, or a diagnosed condition that is too severe for developmental testing, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0830 If I am a child under age ten with an eligible condition based on developmental delays, how do I meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0840 If I am a child under age ten, how many areas of developmental delays meet the definition of substantial limitations to adaptive functioning?
388-823-0850 What developmental evaluations or assessments will be acceptable for determining developmental delay?
INVENTORY FOR CLIENT AND AGENCY PLANNING (ICAP)
388-823-0900 What are the qualifying scores for inventory of client and agency planning broad independence for each age?
388-823-0910 What is the purpose of ICAP?
388-823-0920 What sections of the ICAP does DDD or a designee contracted with DDD complete and score?
388-823-0930 How does DDD or a designee contracted with DDD administer the ICAP?
388-823-0940 What happens if DDD or a designee contracted with DDD cannot identify a qualified respondent?
ELIGIBILITY EXPIRATION, REVIEWS, AND REAPPLICATION
388-823-1000 Once I become an eligible DDD client, is there a time limit to my eligibility?
388-823-1005 When does my eligibility as a DDD client expire?
388-823-1010 When will DDD review my eligibility to determine if I continue to have a developmental disability?
388-823-1015 What is the definition of "DDD paid services" in WAC 388-823-1010(3)?
388-823-1020 Can DDD terminate my eligibility if I no longer am a resident of the state of Washington?
388-823-1030 How will I know that my eligibility is expiring or is due for review?
388-823-1040 What happens if I do not reapply for eligibility before my eligibility expiration date?
388-823-1050 What happens if I do not respond to a request for information to review my eligibility?
388-823-1060 How will DDD notify me of its decision?
388-823-1070 What are my appeal rights to a department decision that I do not have a developmental disability?
388-823-1080 If DDD decides that I do not have a developmental disability, how soon can I reapply for another decision?
388-823-1090 If I am already eligible, how do these new rules affect me?
388-823-1095 What are my rights as a DDD client?
388-823-1100 How do I complain to DDD about my services or treatment?