WSR 25-11-010
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
[Filed May 8, 2025, 1:22 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-532-510 Family planning only programEligibility; other related rules as appropriate.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending this rule to expand eligibility for family planning only coverage to people age 26 and younger who are confidentially seeking those services. The agency filed emergency rules under WSR 25-11-008 to make the change effective May 8, 2025. During this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that 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 relay services (TRS) 711, email brian.jensen@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking; or Sheldon Prante, Program Questions, P.O. Box 42722, Olympia, WA 98504-2722, phone 360-725-0752, fax 360-586-9727, TRS 711, email Sheldon.prante@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking.
May 8, 2025
Wendy Barcus
Rules Coordinator