WAC 388-835-0940. What if the estate of a resident is able to pay all or a portion of their monthly cost?

(1) If DSHS finds that the estate of a resident is able to pay all or a portion of their monthly costs for care, support, and treatment, they must serve a written notice of finding of responsibility (NFR) on the: (a) Guardian of the resident's estate; or (b) If a guardian has not been appointed, resident's spouse or parent or other person acting in a representative capacity and in possession of the resident's property; and (c) The superintendent of the state school. (2) If a resident is an adult and is not under a legal disability, the department must personally serve the NFR on the resident.