WSR 06-04-011

AGENDA

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY


[ Filed January 20, 2006, 8:08 a.m. ]


January 31, 2006 Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda


Approximate Preproposal

1. Date

2. Subject Area

3. Contact/Telephone

Number

Purpose of the Rule

Why is this Significant?

Rule(s)

Mandate

Other Agencies who

may have interest in

the Subject of Rule(s)

1. CR-101

2. November 2005

3. Dolores Reyes-Gonzales, (360) 923-2781

The 2005 legislature created a new dental residency program and appropriated funds in the 2005-07 biennium to HCA for start-up and operating costs for one clinic to establish a program. The community health services (CHS) program will allocate funds to a clinic to implement the legislative initiative. The proposed rules will establish requirements to apply for the dental residency program funding and protocols for stipends for dental residents, and will provide a mechanism for distribution of funds to the clinic(s) that is/are approved for funding. No mandate, but authorized under chapter 454, Laws of 2005 (SHB 1689). • The department of health (DOH) - dental residency work group, lead by CHS, will continue to meet on a quarterly basis.

• University of Washington - networks with contracted clinics and DOH for adherence to curriculum and licensures.

1. CR-101

2. November 2005

3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948

Basic health eligibility and premium level are determined based in part on gross family income. Rules need to be evaluated and possibly revised to ensure that they support the intent of the program. Issues to be evaluated include the definition of income, with particular attention to whether clarification is needed regarding specific income sources, such as capital gains, the calculation of self-employment income, and the methodology to be used with one-time payments. Other issues regarding eligibility determinations may also be evaluated as they arise during this review. No mandate, but authorized under RCW 70.47.050. Department of social and health services.
1. CR-101

2. January 2006

3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642

The HCA will be amending WAC 182-12-115 to address part-time academic employee eligibility for summer coverage. None. All state and higher education agencies, especially community and technical colleges.
1. CR-101

2. January 2006

3. Barbara Scott, (306) 923-2642

HCA will be reviewing all requirements in Title 182 WAC related to premium refunds, retiree eligibility and waiving coverage. None.

All state and higher education agencies.

K-12 school districts purchasing employee benefits via the PEBB program.

Local governments purchasing employee benefits via the PEBB program.

1. CR-101

2. January 2006

3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642

The HCA will be amending WAC 182-12-116 to further clarify who is eligible to participate in the PEBB medical flexible spending account plan. None. All state and higher education agencies.
1. CR-101

2. May 2006

3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642

The HCA will be reviewing options for clarifying, and perhaps modifying, provisions that define employee eligibility. None.

All state and higher education agencies.

K-12 school districts purchasing employee benefits via the PEBB program.

Local governments purchasing employee benefits via the PEBB program.


     If you have any questions, contact Pete Cutler, Rules Coordinator, at (360) 923-2720.

Pete Cutler

Rules Coordinator