WSR 15-16-087

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed August 3, 2015, 10:38 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-535-1050 Dental-related services—Definitions, 182-535-1400 Dental-related services—Payment for dental-related services, and other rules as appropriate.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 182-535-1400 is being updated because it references WAC 182-535-1240 and 182-535-1290 that no longer exist. This WAC will be updated to reference WAC 182-535-1090. WAC 182-535-1050 is being updated with a definition for "six months" - a term needing clarification as it is used regularly in chapter 182-535 WAC.

During the course of this review, the agency may identify additional changes that are required in order to improve clarity or update policy.

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 Amy Emerson, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, fax (360) 586-9727, TTY 1-800-848-5429, e-mail amy.emerson@hca.wa.gov.

July 28, 2015

Wendy Barcus

Rules Coordinator