WSR 18-03-043 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY [Filed January 9, 2018, 2:34 p.m.] Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-1710 Alcohol and substance misuse counseling. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is updating qualification requirements for providers who deliver screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) services and expanding the settings where SBIRT services can be delivered. During the course of this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that are required in order to improve clarity or update policy. Process for Developing New Rule: The agency welcomes the public to take part in developing this rule. If interested, contact the person identified below to receive an early rule draft to review. After the early review, the agency will send a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) to everyone receiving this notice and anyone who requests a copy. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Amy Emerson, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-1348, fax 360-586-9727, TTY 1-800-848-5429, email amy.emerson@hca.wa.gov, web site www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking. January 9, 2018 Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator |