WSR 15-13-124 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed June 16, 2015, 5:02 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) or 34.05.330(1).
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-980-990 Home care aide certification fees, increasing application and renewal fees for home care aide certification.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, Room 152, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on July 23, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: July 30, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Brittany Mahugh, P.O. Box 47850, Olympia, WA 98504-7850, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-4626, by July 23, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Brittany Mahugh by July 16, 2015, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule increases application and certification renewal fees for home care aides. Current licensing fees do not generate the revenue needed to fully cover the costs of administering the home care aide licensing program. This profession started in fiscal year 2012 with a deficit, partly because the estimated number of applicants was fewer than anticipated, the certification costs were higher than anticipated, and the initial fee was set lower than recommended for the program to be self-supporting.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.70.250 requires the department to charge sufficient fees to cover the costs of administering each profession. The proposed fees meet this requirement by increasing revenue to cover costs. The proposed fees have been determined through fee analyses to support the costs of doing business.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 43.70.280.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Brittany Mahugh, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4622; Implementation and Enforcement: Stacey Saunders, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-2813.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(f), a small business economic impact statement is not required for proposed rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) exempts rules that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards.
June 16, 2015
John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 10-15-103, filed 7/20/10, effective 1/1/11)
WAC 246-980-990 Home care aide certification fees.
(1) Certifications must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for home care aide:
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