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Wash. Rev. Code § 74.39A.240 (2026)

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The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 74.39A.030, 74.39A.095, * 74.39A.220 through 74.39A.300, and ** 41.56.151 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Consumer" means a person to whom an individual provider provides any such services.
(2) "Department" means the department of social and health services.
(3) "Individual provider" means a person, including a personal aide, who, under an individual provider contract with the department or as an employee of a consumer directed employer, provides personal care or respite care services to persons who are functionally disabled or otherwise eligible under programs authorized and funded by the medicaid state plan, medicaid waiver programs[,] chapter 71A.12 RCW, RCW 74.13.270, or similar state-funded in-home care programs.
[ 2018 c 278 s 16; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 7; 2002 c 3 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 775, approved November 6, 2001).]

Notes:

Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 74.39A.220 was repealed by 2018 c 278 s 32.
**(2) This RCW reference has been corrected to reflect the reorganization of chapter 41.56 RCW by 2025 c 290 s 2.
Findings—Intent—2018 c 278: See note following RCW 74.39A.500.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 2009–2020 · leading case: SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 377 P.3d 214 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).
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SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 377 P.3d 214 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “RCW 74.39A.240(3) defines “individual provider” as a person who has contracted with DSHS to provide personal care or respite care services to functionally disabled persons under a variety of programs, including Medicaid.”
SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Gregoire, 168 Wash. 2d 593 (Wash. 2010). “” RCW 74.39A.240(1). This statute adds that if the legislature rejects or does not act on the submission, then the agreement must be reopened “solely for the purpose of renegotiating the funds necessary to implement the agreement.”
Seiu Healthcare 775nw v. Gregoire, 229 P.3d 774 (Wash. 2010). “" RCW 74.39A.240(1). [10] This statute adds that if the legislature rejects or does not act on the submission, then the agreement must be reopened "solely for the purposes of renegotiating the funds necessary to implement the agreement.”
Carter v. Gregoire, 672 F. Supp. 2d 1146 (W.D. Wash. 2009). “Wash. Rev.Code 74.39A.240(4); Wash. Admin.”
Ana Liza Garcia v. Wa State Dshs (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “RCW 74.39A.240, .009(23). DSHS administers programs for older adults through the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), and for individuals with developmental disabilities through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).”
Seiu Healthcare 775 N.w., V State Of Wa Dshs (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “RCW 74.39A.240(3) defines “individual provider” as a person who has contracted with DSHS to provide personal care or respite care services to functionally disabled persons under a variety of programs, including Medicaid.”
Ana Liza Garcia v. Wa State Dshs (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). “RCW 74.39A.240, .009(23). DSHS administers programs for older adults through the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), and for individuals with developmental disabilities through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).”
Pac. Nw Child Care Assoc., App v. Wa State Dept Of Early Learning, Resp (Wash. Ct. App. 2020). “(2) The following definitions apply to this section: (a) “In-home caregivers for vulnerable populations” means: (i) Individual providers as defined in RCW 74.39A.240, (ii) home care aides as defined in RCW 18.”
Hoffman v. Dep't of Soc. Health Servs. of the State of Washington (W.D. Wash. 2020). ““Individual Provider” has the meaning set forth in RCW 74.39A.240(3). 8. The “Initial Mailing Date” is the date that the Settlement Administrator first mails the Notice approved by the District Court to all Class Members.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 74.39A.240(1) — 2 cases
SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Gregoire, 168 Wash. 2d 593 (Wash. 2010). “” RCW 74.39A.240(1). This statute adds that if the legislature rejects or does not act on the submission, then the agreement must be reopened “solely for the purpose of renegotiating the funds necessary to implement the agreement.”
Seiu Healthcare 775nw v. Gregoire, 229 P.3d 774 (Wash. 2010). “" RCW 74.39A.240(1). [10] This statute adds that if the legislature rejects or does not act on the submission, then the agreement must be reopened "solely for the purposes of renegotiating the funds necessary to implement the agreement.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 74.39A.240(3) — 3 cases
SEIU Healthcare 775NW v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 377 P.3d 214 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “RCW 74.39A.240(3) defines “individual provider” as a person who has contracted with DSHS to provide personal care or respite care services to functionally disabled persons under a variety of programs, including Medicaid.”
Seiu Healthcare 775 N.w., V State Of Wa Dshs (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “RCW 74.39A.240(3) defines “individual provider” as a person who has contracted with DSHS to provide personal care or respite care services to functionally disabled persons under a variety of programs, including Medicaid.”
Hoffman v. Dep't of Soc. Health Servs. of the State of Washington (W.D. Wash. 2020). ““Individual Provider” has the meaning set forth in RCW 74.39A.240(3). 8. The “Initial Mailing Date” is the date that the Settlement Administrator first mails the Notice approved by the District Court to all Class Members.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 74.39A.240(4) — 1 case
Carter v. Gregoire, 672 F. Supp. 2d 1146 (W.D. Wash. 2009). “Wash. Rev.Code 74.39A.240(4); Wash. Admin.”
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