# RCW 74.04.004: RCW 74.04.004: Definitions—Fraud and abuse

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S004

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.04.004
- **Heading:** RCW 74.04.004: Definitions—Fraud and abuse
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 04 / Section 004

## Text

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Abuse" means any intentional use of public assistance benefits that constitutes a violation of any state statute or regulation relating to the use of public assistance benefits. This definition excludes medicaid and other medical programs as defined in chapter 74.09 RCW, and fraud and abuse committed by medical providers and recipients of medicaid and other medical program services. (2) "Disclosable information" means public information that (a) is not exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW; and (b) does not pertain to an ongoing investigation. (3) "Fraud" means an intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with the knowledge that the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to himself or herself or some other person. (4) "Office" means the office of fraud and accountability. (5) "Public assistance" or "public assistance programs" means public aid to persons in need including assistance grants, food assistance, work relief, disability lifeline benefits, temporary assistance for needy families, and, for purposes of this section, working connections child care subsidies. This definition excludes medicaid and other medical programs as defined in chapter 74.09 RCW, and fraud and abuse committed by medical providers and recipients of medicaid and other medical program services.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 74.04.004 RCW 74.04.004: Definitions—Fraud and abuse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S004.md)
- [RCW 74.04.005 RCW 74.04.005: Definitions—Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S005.md)
- [RCW 74.04.006 RCW 74.04.006: Contract of sale of property—Availability as a resource or income—Establishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S006.md)
- [RCW 74.04.011 RCW 74.04.011: Secretary's authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S011.md)
- [RCW 74.04.012 RCW 74.04.012: Office of fraud and accountability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S012.md)
- [RCW 74.04.014 RCW 74.04.014: Office of fraud and accountability—Authority—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S014.md)
- [RCW 74.04.015 RCW 74.04.015: Administration and disbursement of federal funds—Public assistance—Medical services programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S015.md)
- [RCW 74.04.025 RCW 74.04.025: Bilingual services for non-English-speaking applicants and recipients—Bilingual personnel, when—Primary language pamphlets and written materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S025.md)
- [RCW 74.04.033 RCW 74.04.033: Notification of availability of basic health plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S033.md)
- [RCW 74.04.040 RCW 74.04.040: Public assistance a joint federal, state, and county function—Notice required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S040.md)
- [RCW 74.04.050 RCW 74.04.050: Department to administer certain public assistance programs—Authority to administer medical services programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S050.md)
- [RCW 74.04.0052 RCW 74.04.0052: Teen applicants' living situation—Criteria—Presumption—Protective payee—Adoption referral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S0052.md)
- [RCW 74.04.055 RCW 74.04.055: Cooperation with federal government—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S055.md)
- [RCW 74.04.057 RCW 74.04.057: Promulgation of rules and regulations to qualify for federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C04_S057.md)

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