WSR 17-17-021 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY (Washington Apple Health) [Filed August 8, 2017, 8:15 a.m.] Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-503-0515 Washington apple health—Social Security number requirements and other related rules as appropriate. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Changes are being made to this policy to (1) update language, replacing all Washington apple health references to read as apple health services or coverage, (2) correct two WAC references, and (3) clarify situations in which no Social Security number is required. During the course of this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that are required in order to improve clarity or update policy. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Department of social and health services. Process for Developing New Rule: The agency welcomes the public to take part in developing this rule. If interested, contact the person identified below to receive an early rule draft to review. After the early review, the agency will send a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) to everyone receiving this notice and anyone who requests a copy. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Vance Taylor, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, fax 360-586-9727, TTY 1-800-848-5429, email vance.taylor@hca.wa.gov, web site https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking. August 8, 2017 Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator |