Reimbursements

RCW 43.03.220 states:
“(c) Individuals eligible for stipends under this section are eligible for reasonable allowances for child and adult care reimbursement, lodging, and travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 in addition to stipend amounts.”

Child and Adult Care

Workgroup members can either submit the bill or invoice received from the provider for child or adult care services or confirmation of payment. Be as flexible as possible with what constitutes a bill or invoice or confirmation of payment (e.g. traditional receipt, handwritten document, screenshot of money transfer through apps like CashApp and Venmo) to make it as easy as possible to receive reimbursement. Agencies, boards and commissions interested in providing onsite childcare for meetings should seek guidance from their AAGs to ensure that state-purchased or state-coordinated childcare adheres to the appropriate health and safety standards for the children in care.

Reimbursement rates:
● Childcare: up to $25 per hour for the first child and up to $50 per 24-hour cycle for each additional child
● Adult care: up to $34 per hour for the first adult and up to $50 per 24-hour cycle for each additional 
adult

Lodging, Meals, and Travel

Reimbursements can be made for lodging, meals, and mileage costs in addition to the compensation offered in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and RCW 43.03.060. When overnight stays are required, agencies should try to book and pay for the hotel rooms on behalf of workgroup members to lessen the financial burden on the eligible member, as they may not have enough cash on hand to pay for these costs up-front and wait for reimbursement later.