Improving community inclusion services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

HB 1158 requires Washington's Department of Social and Health Services to contract directly with service providers for community inclusion services supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. It establishes new standards: services must occur in integrated community settings, allow group interactions (not just one-on-one care), limit billing for administrative tasks to 15 minutes per client weekly, and ensure service hours remain stable even if bundled with other services. The bill specifically defines "community inclusion services" to include skill development, community engagement, and relationship-building opportunities in typical community environments. These changes directly affect people with developmental disabilities receiving state-funded community services and the providers delivering them.