PDFWAC 388-449-0220
How does substance use affect my eligibility for the aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) cash and pregnant women assistance (PWA) programs?
(1) For purposes of ABD, you must complete a substance use disorder assessment when we have information that indicates you may have a substance use disorder.
(2) For purposes of PWA, you must complete a substance use disorder assessment when we have information that indicates you may have a substance use disorder.
(3) You must participate in substance use disorder treatment if a certified substance use disorder professional indicates a need for treatment, unless you have good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, the following reasons:
(a) We determine that your physical or mental health impairment prevents you from participating in treatment.
(b) The outpatient substance use disorder treatment you need isn't available in the county you live in.
(c) You need inpatient substance use disorder treatment at a location that you can't reasonably access.
(d) You are a parent or other relative personally providing care for a minor child or an incapacitated individual living in your household, child care or day care is necessary for you to participate in substance use disorder treatment, and such care is not available.
(3) If you refuse or do not complete an assessment or treatment without good cause, your benefits will end until you provide proof you are pursuing an assessment or treatment as required.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.005, 74.04.050, 74.04.0052, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.04.510, 74.04.655, 74.04.770, 74.04.805, 74.08.025, 74.08.043, 74.08.090, 74.08.335, 74.08A.100, 74.62.005, 74.62.030, and 2023 c 289. WSR 24-01-068, § 388-449-0220, filed 12/14/23, effective 1/14/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.005, 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.04.510, 74.08.090, 74.08A.100, 74.04.770, 74.04.0052, 74.04.655, 74.08.043, 74.08.335, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 36. WSR 12-10-042, § 388-449-0220, filed 4/27/12, effective 6/1/12.]