General Health Care Authority rulemaking

The agency is amending this rule to add language about data sharing between the prescription drug affordability board and the health care cost transparency board to align with Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1508, Chapter 80, Laws of 2024, Sec. 2, (2)(a). Additionally, the agency may add a new section regarding a time frame of 30 days for public comment prior to the board setting an upper payment limit to align with Substitute House Bill 1105, Chapter 171, Laws of 2024, Sec. 1, (1).

The agency is amending this rule to add language about data sharing between the Drug Price Transparency Program, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, and the Health Care Cost Transparency Board to align with Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1508, Chapter 80, Laws of 2024, Sec. 2 (2)(a).

To help ensure access to primary care, behavior health, and affordable hospital services, HCA is developing new rules as required under Chapter 41.05 RCW.

The Health Care Authority is tasked with developing and adopting rules for implementing the responsibilities outlined in RCW 50B.04.020(2) for the WA Cares program.