PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Medical Assistance Administration)
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-523-0100 Medical extensions.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.08.090 and Budget Note #9 of the 2001-2003 Biennial Budget, section 209 of ESSB 6153.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendment is necessary to establish premiums in the second six-month period of transitional medical benefits (TMA).
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: DSHS welcomes the public to take part in developing the rule. Anyone interested in participating should contact the staff person indicated below.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Joanie Scotson, Program Manager, Medical Assistance Administration, Olympia, Washington 98504-5534, phone (360) 725-1330, fax (360) 664-0910, e-mail scotsjk@dshs.wa.gov, TDD 1-800-848-5429.
September 11, 2001
Brian H. Lindgren, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit