Partial federal government shutdown
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
Traditional Health Care Practices 1115 Waiver Public Notice
Notice: Traditional Health Care Practices 1115 Waiver Public Notice
Description: The Health Care Authority (HCA), in partnership with Tribes in Washington state, will submit a five-year Traditional Health Care Practices waiver application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This waiver is a Section 1115 waiver, and if approved, could begin as soon as July 1, 2026.