WSR 22-23-143
PROPOSED RULES
HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
[Filed November 21, 2022, 3:56 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-059.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-538D-0262 Behavioral health administrative service organizations and managed care organizations—Behavioral health ombuds office.
Hearing Location(s): On December 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the health care authority (HCA) continues to hold public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. This promotes social distancing and the safety of the residents of Washington state. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SNmskQlERbyW0KVphqsXXg. If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing.
Date of Intended Adoption: December 28, 2022.
Submit Written Comments to: HCA Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, email arc@hca.wa.gov, fax 360-586-9727, by December 27, 2022, by 11:59 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Johanna Larson, phone 360-725-1349, fax 360-586-9727, telecommunication[s] relay service 711, email Johanna.Larson@hca.wa.gov, by December 16, 2022.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The agency is repealing this rule, which requires behavioral health administrative agencies to maintain a behavioral health ombuds office for medicaid managed care enrollees. This service was replaced with a new state office of behavioral health consumer advocacy, effective October 1, 2022.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: See purpose above.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: Not applicable.
Name of Proponent: HCA, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Melinda Froud, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, 360-725-1408; Implementation and Enforcement: Annette Schuffenhauer, P.O. Box 45502, Olympia, WA 98504-5502, 360-725-1254.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW
28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW
34.05.328. RCW
34.05.328 does not apply to HCA rules unless requested by the joint administrative rules review committee or applied voluntarily.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW
19.85.025(3) as the rule content is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.
Scope of exemption for rule proposal:
Is fully exempt.
November 21, 2022
Wendy Barcus
Rules Coordinator
OTS-4111.1
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 182-538D-0262 | Behavioral health administrative service organizations and managed care organizations—Behavioral health ombuds office. |