PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amend WAC 182-12-119 and 182-12-132 to streamline administration of the retiree program and clarify "dependent children."
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.160.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: A rule change will increase flexibility for retirees enrolled in the PEBB insurance program, including allowing them to waive PEBB coverage for other employer sponsored insurance coverage, and return to PEBB with proof of continuous coverage. Rules may be developed to clarify the definition of "dependent children."
Process for Developing New Rule: Public hearings.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Mich'l Needham, Health Care Authority, 676 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-2 [98504-2700], phone (360) 923-2735, fax (360) 923-2602.
July 27, 2000
Melodie Bankers
Rules Coordinator