Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-508-0001 Washington apple health—Coverage options for adults not eligible under MAGI methodologies, 182-512-0920 SSI-related medical—Deeming/allocation of income from nonapplying spouse; other related rules as appropriate.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending WAC 182-508-0001 and 182-512-0920 to remove the maximum age restriction for apple health for workers with disabilities categorically needy coverage. This change is consistent with amendments made to RCW 74.09.540 and WAC 182-511-1050, effective January 1, 2020. During this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that are required 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 Brian Jensen, Rule-Making Questions, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-0815, fax 360-586-9727, telecommunication[s] relay service (TRS) 711, email brian.jensen@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking; or Paige Lewis, Program Questions, P.O. Box 42722, Olympia, WA 98504-2722, phone 360-725-0757, fax 360-586-9727, TRS 711, email paige.lewis@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking.