WSR 00-20-096
EXPEDITED ADOPTION
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Medical Assistance Administration)
[ Filed October 4, 2000, 10:06 a.m. ]
Title of Rule: Amending WAC 388-539-0550 Coordinated community aids service alternative (CCASA) program, 388-545-300 Occupational therapy, 388-545-500 Physical therapy, 388-545-700 Speech/audiology services, 388-550-1100 Hospital coverage, 388-550-1400 Covered revenue codes for hospital services, 388-550-1700 Hospital services -- Prior approval, 388-550-2200 Transplant requirements -- COE, 388-550-6700 Hospital services provided out-of-state, 388-555-1150 Eligible providers, 388-555-1200 Provider requirements, and 388-556-0400 Limitations on services available to recipients of categorically needy medical assistance.
Purpose: To correct Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) rules that contain cross-references to rules that have been renumbered or repealed and written into new chapters. MAA recently reorganized and rewrote most of its rules so they are located in the same area of Title 388 WAC. In doing so, some cross-references to rules are now incorrect; this proposal updates those cross-references so users may be referred to the correct rule.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.08.090.
Summary: This proposal corrects cross-references to rules that have been renumbered or repealed and written into new chapters, due to the recent reorganization of MAA rules in Title 388 WAC.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: To ensure the cross-references in MAA rules refer users to the correct WAC cite.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Ann Myers/DCS/RIP, P.O. Box 45533, Olympia, WA 98504-5533, (360) 725-1345.
Name of Proponent: Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Due to MAAs recent reorganization and rewrite of its rules, several cross-references refer to rules that have been renumbered or repealed when the policy was written into new chapters. This proposal corrects those cross-references by replacing the outdated cross-references with correct WAC numbers.
The purpose and anticipated effect is to refer users to the correct WAC cite.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Due to MAAs recent
reorganization and rewrite of its rules, several cross-references refer to rules that have
been renumbered or repealed when the policy was written into new chapters. This proposal
corrects those cross-references by replacing the outdated cross-references with correct
WAC numbers.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED USING AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING
PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A
SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS RULE BEING ADOPTED USING THE EXPEDITED
RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO
Kelly Cooper, Rules Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, Rules and
Policies Assistance Unit, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850 , AND RECEIVED BY
December 19, 2000.
September 29, 2000
Marie Myerchin-Redifer, Manager
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 00-21 issue of the Register.