WSR 23-19-065

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed September 18, 2023, 9:59 a.m.]

Title of Interpretive Statement: Charity Care Geographic Restrictions, CC23-01.

Issuing Entity: Department of health.

Subject Matter: Statutory eligibility for charity care under chapter 70.170 RCW, as implemented under chapter 246-453 WAC, is based on income and shall not be based, in whole or in part, on an indigent person's residency.

Effective Date: September 18, 2023

Contact Person: Carrie Baranowski, charity care program manager, 360-236-4210, carrie.baranowski@doh.wa.gov.