Upcoming public hearings

The following is a list of upcoming public hearings on our proposed rules.

What information can I find?

  • A list of proposed rules scheduled for that hearing.
  • The contact person for more information about the proposed rules.
  • Washington State Register (WSR) publication numbers.
  • A link to the Proposed Rule Making Order (CR-102) and the proposed rule text.

Select the WSR number (e.g., WSR 26-01-167) to view or print a copy of the CR-102 and proposed rule text.

To comment on any CR-102, email the HCA rules coordinator or testify at the public hearing in person or virtually. If you have questions about the rule, send a message to the contact person.

Where are hearings held?

Public hearings are held virtually.

Virtual hearings

How to register for hearing

  1. Expand the container for the rule you are interested in.
  2. Find the Proposed Rule Making Order (CR-102) hearing you want to attend.
  3. Click the link for the WSR to open the CR-102.
  4. On the CR-102, click the registration link on the right (under Comment). (If the registration page returns an error message, please try a different browser.)
  5. Enter your registration information, including a valid email address. This registration information is part of the public hearing record and is subject to public disclosure.

Once you have registered, you will be emailed a link to the webinar. Each link is unique to the registrant. Registrants may not share links.

Additional information about virtual hearings

  • The webinar audio is recorded.
  • Attendees are automatically on mute.
  • Attendees cannot be seen by other attendees, except for Health Care Authority (HCA) staff who may be in attendance.
  • Attendees who wish to testify must wait for the specific rule they are interested in to be read, then select the “Raise your hand” option.
  • The hearing officer will call on each attendee who has a hand raised, one at a time, and unmute their mic. At that time, the attendee may begin their testimony.
  • The hearing officer may limit public testimony to a specific timeframe because of time constraints. Written comments may also be submitted to supplement testimony.
  • The hearing officer may mute and dismiss (remove) an attendee from a public hearing if the attendee is disruptive or offensive. If removed from the public hearing, the attendee will not be able reenter the hearing.

Written comments can also be submitted through the remainder of the day of the public hearing.

Scheduled hearings

Description
The agency is amending these rules to remove short-term post-hospitalization housing from the medical respite program definition as this housing is separate from medical respite. Medical respite is short-term recovery/rehabilitation for a client’s acute medical condition. The housing applies to other health-related social needs (HRSN) services that only provide room and board such as rent/temporary housing that is included per demonstration period. Additionally, the cap of 6 months of utilization will be per rolling 12-month period for the medical respite program as this aligns with CMS guidance.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-09-019
  • Hearing Date: 5/26/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 5/26/2026
Description
The agency is revising its vaccine policy for Apple Health (Medicaid) clients to also include the Washington State Department of Health’s recommendations. This change aligns with Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2242, 2026 Regular Session.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-089
  • Hearing Date: 06/09/26
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 06/09/26
Description
HCA is amending these rules to align them with current policies and practices.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-083
  • Hearing Date: 06/09/26
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 06/09/26
Description
HCA is revising WAC 182-502-0030 to clarify its authority to terminate a provider’s enrollment with HCA and to clarify the impacts of terminations for cause to include any associated providers according to 42 CFR Part 455. HCA is revising WAC 182-502-0040 to clarify that termination for convenience is the final agency action.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-081
  • Hearing Date: 06/09/26
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 06/09/26
Description
The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-08 and 182-12 WAC that may require PEB Board policy resolutions to support the PEBB Program.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-030
  • Hearing date: 6/9/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments due: 6/9/2026
Description
The agency is developing new rules relating to behavioral health PASRR requirements for people with mental illness.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-019
  • Hearing date: 6/9/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments due: 6/9/2026
Description
The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC to support the SEBB Program.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-031
  • Hearing date: 6/9/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments due: 6/9/2026
Description
The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 WAC to support the PEBB Program.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-10-029
  • Hearing date: 6/9/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments due: 6/9/2026