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. July 1999 3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948 |
Changes in the number of health plans participating in the nonsubsidized program may impact members who lose eligibility for premium subsidy. Transitional coverage is established to allow these members to remain with their current health plan through the end of the plan year, if they pay the full cost of their coverage. | No mandate. This revision is to protect the coverage of continuous members who may experience frequent income changes. | Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration |
| 1. Third Quarter 1999 3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948 |
Benefits need to be amended to ensure consistency with statute. | Consistency with RCW 70.47.060(1). | Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration |
| 1. Third Quarter 1999 2. WAC 182-20 3. Bob Blacksmith, (360) 923-2755 |
Administrative review of chapter 182-20 WAC to allow elimination of nonessential language and housekeeping to provide requested clarification of language. | No mandate. Simplification of rules. | None |
| 1. July 1999 2. PEBB eligibility rules (WAC 182-12-111 and 119; and WAC 182-08-095) 3. Mich'l Prentice Needham, (360) 923-2735 |
Proposed changes to chapters 182-12 and 182-08 WAC to streamline eligibility categories for political subdivisions and school districts, condensing rules where possible; streamlining agency operations for these employer groups with other populations served in PEBB. | No mandate for change-seeking efficiency. | Political subdivisions, school districts, and state agencies participating in the PEBB program. |
| 1. December 1999 2. PEBB eligibility for retirement plans 3. Mich'l Prentice Needham, (360) 923-2735 |
Provide clarification for higher education institutions on the eligibility categories for retirees enrolled in the TIAA-CREF program. | Chapter 41.05 RCW. | All state higher education institutions including the community colleges. |
NAME OF AGENCY: Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA).
CONTACT/TELEPHONE: Elin Meyer, Rules Coordinator, (360) 923-2801.
Elin S. Meyer
Rules Coordinator