Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Chapter 388-434 - Eligibility reviews and recertifications
Section 388-434-0005 - How often does the department review my eligibility for benefits?

(1) If you receive cash assistance, the department reviews your eligibility for assistance at least once every 12 months.

(2) If you receive ABD cash assistance and reside in a public institution, as defined in WAC 182-500-0050, the department reviews your eligibility at least once every 24 months.

(3) When it is time for your eligibility review, the department requires you to complete a review. We use the information you provide to determine your eligibility for all assistance programs.

(4) If you complete an interview for assistance with a department representative and sign the printed interactive interview declaration (IID) form, you do not have to complete a separate review form.

(5) For cash assistance, an eligibility review form or the IID must be dated and signed by both spouses, or both parents of a child in common when the parents live together.

(6) We may review your eligibility at any time if we decide your circumstances need to be reviewed sooner.

(7) At your review, we look at:

(8) You are responsible for attending an interview if one is required under WAC 388-452-0005.

(9) If you do not complete the eligibility review for cash assistance, we consider you to be withdrawing your request for continuing assistance and your cash assistance benefits will end.

(10) We will send you written notice as described under chapter 388-458 WAC before assistance is suspended, terminated, or a benefit error is established as a result of your eligibility review.

(11) When you need a supplemental accommodation under WAC 388-472-0010, we will help you meet the requirements of this section.