PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revise Title 182 WAC to include provisions for furlough employees consistent with changes enacted by the 2002 legislature.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.160.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Health Care Authority will be reviewing Title 182 WAC to consider amending current rules and the possible adoption of new rules to accommodate employees placed on mandatory unpaid leave for purposes of implementing appropriations reductions enacted as part of the 2002 supplemental budget and as directed by the 2002 legislature. These may include revisions to WAC 182-08-190 and 182-12-121 as well as other sections in Title 182 WAC. In addition, the Public Employee's Benefits Board will review and consider changes to existing rules to streamline administration of the program.
Process for Developing New Rule: Stakeholder mailing and public rule-making hearing.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Barbara Scott, Health Care Authority, 676 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-2684, phone (360) 923-2642, fax (360) 923-2602.
May 7, 2002
Melodie H. Bankers
Rules Coordinator