Updates/Periodic Review

Recommended compensation rates for eligible community members are based on various considerations that 
are impacted by inflation, cost of living, and self-sufficiency standards that are ever-changing and will 
necessitate ongoing review of these guidelines over time.

EQUITY will update the definition of “low income” annually to ensure compliance with the most current federal 
poverty guidelines.

EQUITY will review the reimbursement rates for child and adult care annually via feedback surveys completed 
by workgroup participants.

EQUITY will also conduct a more substantive review every three years as new Self-Sufficiency Standard 
reports are published by the University of Washington and will solicit stakeholder and agency input during this 
process. EQUITY will create and oversee a system for receiving and incorporating feedback into this 
document.