WSR 18-06-037 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY [Filed March 1, 2018, 9:37 a.m.] Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-558 WAC, Premium payment program; and other related rules as appropriate. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is amending chapter 182-558 WAC to clarify and update eligibility criteria for clients receiving premium assistance subsidies for comprehensive health insurance. 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 Katie Pounds, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-1346, fax 360-586-9727, TTY 1-800-848-5429, email katherine.pounds@hca.wa.gov, web site www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking. March 1, 2018 Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator |