AGENDA
Melodie Bankers, Rules Coordinator (360) 923-2728
January 31, 2004 Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
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Approximate Preproposal Date Subject Area 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) |
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Fall 2004 Chapter 182-50 WAC, Prescription drug program Duane Thurman, (206) 521-2036 |
Update of rules. | SB 6088, Section 10. | MAA, L&I |
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Preproposal filed September 2003 Recoupment of subsidy overpayments Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948 |
Add detail previously omitted and update processes. | No mandate. | DSHS/MAA and L&I |
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Spring 2004 WAC 182-12-115 (4) and (6) Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
Defining "career seasonal/instructional employees" and "part-time faculty" consistent with settlement in Mader vs. Health Care Authority. | ||
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January 2004 Premium payments and refunds Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
Amend the rule to allow the administrator to approve refunds for up to 12 months of premium in cases where the requestor can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances existed. | No mandate. | State agencies, state institutions of higher education and PEBB participating K-12 school districts, educational service districts and local governments. |
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February 2004 Group coverage when not in pay status Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
Clarify provisions in chapters 182-08 and 182-12 WAC for continuation of health and life insurance coverage during periods of leave without pay and family medical leave. | No mandate. | State agencies, state institutions of higher education and PEBB participating K-12 school districts, educational service districts and local governments. |
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February 2004 Eligible dependents Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
HCA plans to review and possibly amend dependent eligibility provisions in chapter 182-12 WAC for clarity and to update procedures and requirements. | No mandate. | State agencies, state institutions of higher education and PEBB participating K-12 school districts, educational service districts and local governments. |
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February 2004 Deferring coverage at or following retirement Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
Rule clean up for readability. | No mandate. | State agencies, state institutions of higher education and PEBB participating K-12 school districts, educational service districts and local governments. |
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February 2004 Employer groups Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
HCA plans to review and possibly amend eligibility provisions in subsection (4) of WAC 182-12-111 to achieve uniform eligibility rules. | No mandate. | Local governments participating in PEBB benefits. |
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February 2004 Appeals and hearings Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642 |
The rule needs revised to meet requirements of patient bill of rights (PBOR). | No mandate. | State agencies, state institutions of higher education and PEBB participating K-12 school districts, educational service districts and local governments. |
Melodie Bankers
Rules Coordinator