Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is planning to establish new rules under chapter 182-567 WAC for contingency management services. The contingency management treatment program is intended to complement other substance use disorder treatment services already offered by apple health by providing motivational incentives to eligible apple health clients. This rule making aligns with Washington's Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0, in accordance with section 1115(a) demonstration waiver and special terms and conditions. During this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that 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 Valerie Freudenstein, Rule-making Questions, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-5128, fax 360-586-9727, telecommunication relay services (TRS) 711, email valerie.freudenstein@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking; or Sonia Wagner, Program Questions, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-1667, fax 360-586-9727, TRS 711, email Sonia.wagner@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking.