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Agencies update rulemaking timelines; OIC outlines SHIBA role in supplemental policy counseling
Summary
DSHS, HCA and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner briefed the commission on multiple rulemaking tracks: DSHS published rules for definitions, eligibility, pilot parameters and payments; HCA expects billing rules effective by March; OIC filed CR102 and plans a Jan. 6 public hearing related to ESSB 5291 and supplemental long‑term care insurance counseling (SHIBA).
DSHS reported it is conducting four rulemaking projects supporting WA Cares: standard terms and definitions (including approved services), eligibility and verification rules, a pilot rule set that recently went into effect, and additional pilot clarifications about beneficiary reimbursement. Andrea Miva Sanchez said rules about eligibility criteria (including the 90‑day…
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