# RCW 74.09.080: RCW 74.09.080: Methods of performing administrative responsibilities

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S080

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.09.080
- **Heading:** RCW 74.09.080: Methods of performing administrative responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 09 / Section 080

## Text

In carrying out the administrative responsibility of this chapter or other applicable law, the department or authority, as appropriate: (1) May contract with an individual or a group, may utilize existing local state public assistance offices, or establish separate welfare medical care offices on a county or multicounty unit basis as found necessary; and (2) Shall determine both financial and functional eligibility for persons applying for long-term care services under chapter 74.39 or 74.39A RCW as a unified process in a single long-term care organizational unit.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 74.09.010 RCW 74.09.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S010.md)
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- [RCW 74.09.037 RCW 74.09.037: Identification card—Social security number restriction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S037.md)
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- [RCW 74.09.053 RCW 74.09.053: Annual reporting requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S053.md)
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- [RCW 74.09.075 RCW 74.09.075: Employability and disability evaluation—Medical condition—Medical reports—Medical consultations and assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S075.md)
- [RCW 74.09.080 RCW 74.09.080: Methods of performing administrative responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S080.md)
- [RCW 74.09.120 RCW 74.09.120: Purchases of services, care, supplies—Nursing homes—Veterans' homes—Institutions for persons with intellectual disabilities—Institutions for mental diseases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S120.md)
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- [RCW 74.09.160 RCW 74.09.160: Presentment of charges by contractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S160.md)
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- [RCW 74.09.180 RCW 74.09.180: Chapter does not apply if another party is liable—Exception—Subrogation—Lien—Reimbursement—Delegation of lien and subrogation rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C09_S180.md)

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