HCA Rulemaking Notice for WSR 24-05

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 02/22/2024 12:34 PM PST

February 22, 2024

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Health Care Authority Rulemaking Notice

You are receiving this notice because you signed up to receive alerts for any rulemaking that occurs to one or more of the following rules.

Preproposal - Statement of Inquiry (CR101)

WAC 182-551-2230, Electronic visit verification (EVV) - System requirements
To read the filing notice, see WSR 24-05-023

New Chapter 182-140, Mobile rapid response crisis team – Standards for endorsement
To read the filing notice, see WSR 24-05-041

WAC 182-527-2742, Estate recovery - Service-related limitations
To read the filing notice, see WSR 24-05-076

Chapter 182-551, Alternative to Hospital Services, new subchapter IV - Medical respite program
To read the filing notice, see WSR 24-05-081

Proposed Rule Making - Public Hearings (CR102)

HCA holds virtual public hearings.
You must register in advance for this hearing.

WAC 182-538-070, Payments, corrective action, and sanctions for managed care organizations (MCOs)
To read the filing notice and view the proposed rules, see WSR 24-05-051

Rules pertaining to the 340B program
WAC 182-530-1050, Definitions
WAC 182-530-7000, Reimbursement
WAC 182-530-7250, Reimbursement - Miscellaneous
WAC 182-530-7300, Reimbursement - Requesting a change
WAC 182-530-7900, Drugs purchased under the Public Health Services (PHS) Act
WAC 182-530-8000, Reimbursement method - Actual acquisition cost (AAC)
WAC 182-530-8100, Reimbursement - Maximum allowable cost (MAC)
WAC 182-531-0050, Physician-related services definitions
WAC 182-531-1200, Physician office medical supplies
WAC 182-531-1450, Radiology physician-related services
To read the filing notice and view the proposed rules, see WSR 24-05-054

Adding associates and community behavioral health support services provider facilities to eligible provider types and removing duplication
WAC 182-502-0002, Eligible provider types
WAC 182-531-1400, Psychiatric physician-related services and other professional mental health services
To read the filing notice and view the proposed rules, see WSR 24-05-063

Permanent Adoption (CR103P)

WAC 182-526-0210, Appeals requested by Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IDD)
To read the filing notice and view the permanent rules, see WSR 24-05-078

Expedited Rulemaking (CR105)

WAC 182-543-5700, Medical equipment for clients in skilled nursing facilities
To read the filing notice and view the proposed rules, see WSR 24-05-029

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

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