(1) The department will pay long-term services and supports providers, for approved services rendered, up to the following maximum rates:
(a) Adaptive equipment and technology: $15,450.00 each item;
(b) Adult day services: $338.00 per day or $11 per 15-minute unit;
(c) Adult family home services: $473.00 per day;
(d) Assisted living services: $562.00 per day;
(e) Care transition coordination: $374.00 per month for up to two consecutive months;
(f) Dementia and behavioral supports: $42.00 per 15-minute unit;
(g) Education and consultation: $83.00 per 15-minute unit;
(h) Environmental modifications: Up to the fund's maximum benefit amount;
(i) Home delivered meals: $16.00 each meal;
(j) Home safety evaluation: $47.00 per 15-minute unit, not to exceed $300.00;
(k) In-home personal care: $12.00 per 15-minute unit;
(l) Memory care: $624.00 per day;
(m) Nursing home services: $556.00 per day;
(n) Personal emergency response system: $103.00 per installation and $85.00 monthly;
(o) Professional nursing services: $68.00 per 15-minute unit;
(p) Respite for family caregivers:
(i) In-home respite: $12.00 per 15-minute unit;
(ii) Adult day service: $338.00 per day or $11.00 per 15-minute unit;
(iii) Adult family home: $473.00 per day;
(iv) Assisted living services: $562.00 per day; and
(v) Nursing homes: $556.00 per day;
(q) Services that assist paid and unpaid family members caring for eligible beneficiaries:
(i) Housework and errands: Not to exceed $412.00 per month;
(ii) Yardwork and snow removal: $36.00 per 15-minute unit, not to exceed $412.00 per month; and
(r) Transportation. Up to $412 for the total of:
(i) 260 miles per month, paid at the standard federal mileage rate as set by the internal revenue service; and
(ii) Monthly transportation expenses, such as public transit passes, ferry tickets, parking, and other transportation-related expenses.
(2) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply.
(a) "Maximum rate" means the highest amount per unit the department will pay for an approved service.
(b) "Unit" means the smallest amount in which an approved service is claimed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020 (3)(k). WSR 25-20-048, s 388-116-4020, filed 9/25/25, effective 10/26/25.]