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 13-17-104) 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
To implement RCW 43.20B.030, as amended by section 1, chapter 331, Laws of 2025 (SB 5079), the agency is amending WAC 182-520-0015 to give the governing agencies the authority to waive collections when they determine that a state agency error caused a long-term services and supports client overpayment.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

Description
HCA is amending these rules to add the following provider types: Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Peer Specialist Trainee, and Psychological Associate.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Withdrawal (CR101)

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

Description
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.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

Description
The agency is revising supervision requirements in Chapter 182-116 WAC. Also, the agency plans to amend these rules to update the titles for
certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as the Department of Health also revises its rules to align with Second Substitute House Bill 1427, 69th Legislature, 2025 Regular Session.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

Description
The agency is amending this rule to expand screening and preventative services for certain sexually transmitted infections during a client visit focused on family planning.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Withdrawal (CR101)

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Emergency Adoption (CR103E)

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)