Subject of Possible Rule Making: MAA will be rewriting the general requirements in chapter 388-87 WAC for people who are contracted with the department to provide, and be reimbursed for, services or equipment to MAA clients. The rules will be repealed from chapter 388-87 WAC and adopted into chapter 388-502 WAC to consolidate the rules for providers.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.08.090.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The rules need to be rewritten and clarified to comply with the governor's executive order on regulatory improvement. Clarifications and possible changes include, but may not be limited to, when/how a provider may bill a client and time limits for submitting a claim.

Process for Developing New Rule: The department invites the interested public to review and provide input on the draft language of this WAC. Draft material and information about how to participate are available by contacting the DSHS representative identified below.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Leslie Saeger, Regulatory Improvement Manager, Medical Assistance Administration, Olympia, Washington 98504-5530, phone (360) 664-2315, fax (360) 753-7315, TTY 1-800-848-5429, e-mail saegell@dshs.wa.gov.

September 30, 1999

Marie Myerchin-Redifer, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit

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