Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829C-290

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 388-829C-290 - What is mismanagement of client funds?

(1) Mismanagement of client funds includes any action or inaction by the companion home provider when managing a client's funds that results in:

(a) Interest charges;

(b) Late payment fees;

(c) Overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees;

(d) A violation of the room and board agreement;

(e) Any stolen, missing, or misplaced funds;

(f) Expenditures over twenty-five dollars without documentation; or

(g) Past-due financial obligations.

(2) No more than fourteen days after a companion home provider becomes aware of an error that resulted in mismanagement of client funds, the provider must:

(a) Reimburse the client for any mismanagement, including punitive charges, under subsection (1)(a) through (1)(f) of this section;

(b) Pay for past-due financial obligations under subsection (1)(g) of this section; and

(c) Submit proof of the transaction to the client's case manager.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829C-290

Amended by WSR 18-22-106, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018

Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-290, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.