AGENDA
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
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Approximate
Preproposal Date Subject Area 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) |
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November 2007
(CR-101 filing) Duane Thurman (206) 521-2036 |
To be consistent with SSB 5838 (chapter 233, Laws of 2006) HCA/PDP will amend WAC 182-50-005(9) and 182-50-200 (1)(b) to exempt refills of prescriptions for immunomodulator/antiviral drugs used to treat hepatitis C from therapeutic substitution under WAC 182-50-200. | No mandate, but authorized by SSB 5838 (chapter 233, Laws of 2006). | Department of social and health services, labor and industries, department of corrections. |
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Spring 2006 (CR-101
filing) Ashley DeMoss (360) 923-2644 |
The health care authority (HCA) will undertake an extensive review of the public employees benefits board (PEBB) employee eligibility rules in TITLE 182 WAC. The purpose of the review is to ensure that PEBB employee eligibility rules are clear rules that can be consistently applied by employers and understood by employees. | No mandate, but authorized under RCW 41.05.065. | All state and higher education agencies; K-12 school districts and local governments purchasing employee benefits via the PEBB program; department of personnel; and the office of financial management. |
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March 2006 (CR-101
filing) Chapters 182-08 and 182-12 WAC Barbara Scott (360) 923-2642 |
HCA will complete an annual review of
chapters 182-08 and 182-12 WAC.
Although other amendments may also be
considered, the HCA review will focus on
the following: 1. Making technical corrections related to when coverage begins and when individuals must submit application for coverage. 2. Amending and clarifying rules related to premium refunds. 3. Making corrections to the length of time an individual may continue certain coverage. 4. Amending and clarifying the definition of eligible dependent. |
WAC 182-12-133 will be amended to conform to requirements of the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. | All state and higher education agencies; K-12 school districts and local governments purchasing employee benefits via the PEBB program; department of personnel; and the office of financial management. |
Jason Siems
Rules Coordinator