(1) The pregnant women assistance (PWA) program provides a state-funded cash stipend and a referral to the housing and essential needs (HEN) program under WAC 388-400-0065 to eligible low-income individuals. A referral to the HEN program is valid for twenty-four consecutive months from the date the department determines PWA eligibility.

(2) You can get pregnant women assistance (PWA), if you:

(a) Are pregnant as verified by a medical professional;

(b) Meet the citizenship and alien status requirements of WAC 388-424-0010;

(c) Live in the state of Washington per WAC 388-468-0005;

(d) Do not live in a public institution unless specifically allowed under RCW 74.08.025;

(e) Meet TANF and SFA:

(i) Income requirements under chapter 388-450 WAC;

(ii) Resource requirements under chapter 388-470 WAC; and

(iii) Transfer of property requirements under chapter 388-488 WAC.

(f) Tell us your Social Security number as required under WAC 388-476-0005;

(g) Report changes of circumstances as required under WAC 388-418-0005; and

(3) If you are an unmarried pregnant minor your living arrangements must meet the requirements of WAC 388-486-0005.

(4) You cannot get PWA if you:

(a) Are eligible for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits;

(b) Are eligible for state family assistance (SFA) benefits;

(c) Refuse or fail to meet a TANF or SFA eligibility rule;

(d) Refuse or fail to participate in drug or alcohol treatment as required in WAC 388-449-0220 without good cause; or

(e) Are eligible for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits.