Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-503-0010 Washington apple health—Who may apply, and other related rules as appropriate.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is amending this section to correct a WAC cross-reference and remove age restrictions on tax dependent individuals. This change reflects agency policy that the agency supports applications of individuals who are tax dependent regardless of age. During the course of this review, the agency may identify additional related 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 Michael Williams (Rule Writer), P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-1346, fax 360-586-9727, telecommunication relay services (TRS) 711, email michael.williams@hca.wa.gov, web site www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking; or James Brackett (Program Questions), P.O. Box 45534, Olympia, WA 98504-2716 [98507-5534], phone 360-725-1513, fax 360-664-2186, TRS 711, email james.brackett@hca.wa.gov, web site www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking.