(1) The health care authority (HCA), HCA's authorized agents, and the office of administrative hearings (OAH) will not pay for an attorney for another party.
(2) If a party wants an attorney to represent him or her and cannot afford one, community resources may be available to assist that party. These legal services may be free or available at a reduced cost. HCA, HCA's authorized agent, or OAH can provide information about who to contact for legal assistance.
(3) Information about legal assistance can also be found at www.oah.wa.gov.
[Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 53, chapters
74.09,
34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. WSR 13-02-007, § 182-526-0156, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.]