AGENDA
Rule-making Semi-Annual 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. Preproposal filed May 2000, but
filing of draft was delayed. 2. WAC 182-25-105 and 182-25-110 (basic health appeals). 3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948. |
Basic health is considering changing the appeals process to allow members an opportunity to explain their view of the issue, in person or by phone, earlier in the process. | No mandate | Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration. |
| 1. August 2001. 2. WAC 182-25-030. 3. Rosanne Reynolds, (360) 923-2948. |
Revise rules for limiting or closing enrollment, to adapt to more stringent budget constraints. | ||
| 1. July or August 2001. 2. Chapter 182-12 WAC. 3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642. |
Addition of a new rule that explains how benefits are determined when a member is employed by more than one PEBB-participating employer. | No mandate | State agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions and school districts participating in the PEBB program. |
| 1. July or August 2001. 2. WAC 182-12-117. 3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642. |
WAC 182-12-117 proposed change will give greater explanation of retiree eligibility criteria and allow easier application of the rule to higher education employees when they retire. | No mandate | K-12 and state retirees and retiree associations, state agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions and school districts participating in the PEBB program. |
| 1. July or August 2001. 2. WAC 182-12-200. 3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642. |
WAC 182-12-200 defines when a retiree or their eligible dependents may enroll in PEBB health plans. The number of days allowed for application needs to be corrected so that it is consistent with WAC 182-12-132. | No mandate | K-12 and state retirees and retiree associations, state agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions and school districts participating in the PEBB program. |
| 1. July or August 2001. 2. WAC 182-08-095. 3. Barbara Scott, (360) 923-2642. |
WAC 182-08-095 the rule defines which portions of the benefits package an employee may waive enrollment in for themselves and their dependents. The proposed rule would allow additional flexibility for employees and their dependents with other dental coverage. | No mandate | State agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions and school districts participating in the PEBB program. |
CONTACT/TELEPHONE: Melodie Bankers, Rules Coordinator, (360) 923-2728.
Melodie Bankers
Rules Coordinator