WSR 02-03-101

AGENDA

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY


[ Filed January 18, 2002, 4:23 p.m. ]


Washington State Health Care Authority

Melodie Bankers, Rules Coordinator, (360) 923-2728


January 31, 2002, Semiannual Rule-Making Agenda



     Approximate Preproposal

1. Date

2. Subject Area

3. Contact/Telephone Number

Purpose of the Rule

Why is this Significant?

Rule(s)

Mandate

Other Agencies Who may have Interest in the Subject of Rule(s)
1. December 19, 2001

2. WAC 182-25-020 and 182-25-090

3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948

Clarification regarding notice of policy changes affecting premiums and nonpayment due to a check that cannot be processed, to avoid misinterpretation. No mandate.
1. December 19, 2001

2. WAC 182-25-040 and 182-25-085

3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948

Revisions to add criteria for selecting accounts for recertification and imposing penalties for subsidy overpayments that are the result of fraud or intentional misrepresentation of information. No mandate.
1. December 31, 2001

2. Chapter 182-08 WAC

3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642

Addition of a new rule that establishes a process for notification and termination of coverage for PEBB employer groups that does not resolve a delinquent account. No mandate. Political subdivisions, K-12 school districts and educational service districts that participate in the PEBB program.
1. February 2002

2. WAC 182-25-040

3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948

Possible revisions to establish a mandatory renewal period for basic health enrollees, which would replace the current recertification process. No mandate. DSHS Medical Assistance Administration.
1. March 2002

2. WAC 182-25-010 Definition of income

3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948

Possible revisions to definition of income to simplify processes and ensure that basic health subsidies are based on an accurate reflection of the enrollee's income. No mandate. DSHS Medical Assistance Administration.

Melodie Bankers

Rules Coordinator

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