Important June Dear Provider Letters
Dear Provider Letters are notices sent from the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration regarding updates for AFH providers about policies, WAC changes, best practice guidance, and more. Get information on important new Dear Provider Letters published in June below.
Medication Assistance Rule Update for Community-Based And In-Home Care Settings
June 13, 2025
This Dear Provider Letter is a notification regarding changes to medication assistance effective May 2, 2025. Read the letter here.
Elimination of the Meaningful Day Add-on
June 6, 2025
This Dear Provider Letter is a notification of the elimination of the Meaningful Day program, with an attached emergency notice from DSHS. Read the letter here.
Get the update from the Council’s Interim Executive Director here.
Updates to the Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program
June 5, 2025
This Dear Provider Letter shares that the Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program (QIP) facility visits will shift to a teaching model for providers to learn how to audit their own facility. Read the letter here.
Interested Parties Meetings on Background Check Requirements Temporarily Postponed
June 5, 2025
This Dear Provider Letter was sent to inform providers that the upcoming rulemaking meeting scheduled for June and July will be temporarily paused due to new legislation. Read the letter here.
Changes to Community Stability and Supports Service Model
June 5, 2025
This Dear Provider Letter reviews in greater depth the upcoming changes to the Residential Support Waiver, as mentioned in previous letters. Read the letter here.
Residential Support Waiver
June 2, 2025
This Dear Provider Letter reviews upcoming changes to the Residential Support Waiver, clarifies eligibility, and offers helpful resources. Read the letter here.
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