PROPOSED RULES
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Health and Recovery Services Administration)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 10-03-109.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-543-1150 Limits and limitation extensions, 388-543-1300 Equipment, related supplies, or other nonmedical supplies, and devices that are not covered, 388-543-1600 Items and services which require authorization, 388-543-2800 Reusable and disposable medical supplies, 388-545-300 Occupational therapy, and 388-545-500 Physical therapy.
Hearing Location(s): Blake Office Park East, Rose Room, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 (one block north of the intersection of Pacific Avenue S.E. and Alhadeff Lane. A map or directions are available at http://www.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6094), on May 25, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not sooner than May 26, 2010.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, delivery 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5 p.m. on May 25, 2010.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennisha Johnson, DSHS rules consultant, by May 11, 2010, TTY (360) 664-6178 or (360) 664-6094 or by e-mail at johnsjl4@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is eliminating coverage for electrical neural stimulation devices and supplies (including battery chargers and all other supplies for client-owned devices) for in-home use.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: These amendments are necessary for the department to fully meet the legislatively mandated appropriation reduction in section 1109, chapter 564, Laws of 2009 (ESHB 1244) for durable medical equipment for fiscal years 2010-2011 and to further clarify the department's coverage policy.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Section 1109, chapter 564, Laws of 2009 (ESHB 1244), RCW 74.08.090.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.08.090.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Wendy Boedigheimer, P.O. Box 45504, Olympia, WA 98504-5504, (360) 725-1306; Implementation and Enforcement: Erin Mayo, P.O. Box 45560, Olympia, WA 98504-5560, (360) 725-1729.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The department analyzed the proposed rule amendments and concludes that they will impose no new costs on small businesses. The preparation of a comprehensive small business economic impact statement is not required.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Erin Mayo, DME Program Manager, (360) 725-1729 or Maureen Guzman, PT/OT Program Manager, (360) 725-2033, P.O. Box 45506, Olympia, WA 98504-5506, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail mayoe@dshs.wa.gov or guzmam@dshs.wa.gov.
March 26, 2010
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 10-09 issue of the Register.