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 removing outdated language from this rule to align with federal requirements, as well as Department of Children, Youth, and Family policies and procedures.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-18-090
  • Hearing Date: 10/6/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 10/6/2026
Description
To implement the Prescription Drug Affordability Board methodology for setting upper payment limits for prescription drugs the board has determined have led or will lead to excess costs based on its affordability review as required in RCW 70.405.050.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-18-005
  • Hearing Date: 10/6/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 10/6/2026
Description
This rule clarifies the pathway for clients to address concerns about provider care through the licensing, certification, or survey organization (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social and Health Services’ Residential Care Services).

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-18-081
  • Hearing Date: 10/6/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 10/6/2026
Description
The agency is striking subsection (9) to reduce any misunderstanding that the prescription volume survey affects the unit dose dispensing fee. It does not.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-19-123
  • Hearing Date: 10/27/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 10/27/2026
Description
The agency is developing rules for a statewide Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model as directed by ESSB 5167 Sec 214 (43), 69th Legislature, 2025 Regular Session, and cost-based rates and standards for CCBHC certification. CCBHCs are outpatient, community-based clinics that provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to people
seeking care.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-19-140
  • Hearing Date: 10/27/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 10/27/2026
Description
The agency is amending these rules to comply with CMS-0057-F: Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization. CMS-0057-F updates the turnaround times for standard requests from no later than 15 days to no later than 7 days, and no later than 72 hours for expedited/urgent requests.

Agency contacts

Rulemaking contact
Program contact
Rulemaking status history

Preproposal (CR101)

Withdrawal (CR101)

Preproposal (CR101)

Proposal (CR102)

  • WSR 26-19-090
  • Hearing Date: 10/27/2026
  • Registration is required to attend the public hearing.
    View the rulemaking's CR102 for the registration link.
  • Comments Due: 10/27/2026