WAC 388-400-0055. Who is eligible for the pregnant women assistance (PWA) program?

(1) The pregnant women assistance (PWA) program provides a state-funded cash stipend and a referral to the housing and essential needs (HEN) program under WAC 388-400-0065 to eligible low-income individuals. A referral to the HEN program is valid for twenty-four consecutive months from the date the department determines PWA eligibility. (2) You can get pregnant women assistance (PWA), if you: (a) Are pregnant as verified by a medical professional; (b) Meet the citizenship and alien status requirements of WAC 388-424-0010 ; (c) Live in the state of Washington per WAC 388-468-0005 ; (d) Do not live in a public institution unless specifically allowed under RCW 74.08.025 ; (e) Meet TANF and SFA: (i) Income requirements under chapter 388-450 WAC; (ii) Resource requirements under chapter 388-470 WAC; and (iii) Transfer of property requirements under chapter 388-488 WAC. (f) Tell us your Social Security number as required under WAC 388-476-0005 ; (g) Report changes of circumstances as required under WAC 388-418-0005 ; and (3) If you are an unmarried pregnant minor your living arrangements must meet the requirements of WAC 388-486-0005 . (4) You cannot get PWA if you: (a) Are eligible for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits; (b) Are eligible for state family assistance (SFA) benefits; (c) Refuse or fail to meet a TANF or SFA eligibility rule; (d) Refuse or fail to participate in drug or alcohol treatment as required in WAC 388-449-0220 without good cause; or (e) Are eligible for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits.