Wash. Admin. Code § 182-526-0095 - Requesting a hearing

(1) A hearing request may be made orally or in writing, unless a rule requires otherwise. If an oral request is allowed by rule, an oral request for hearing can be made to a health care authority (HCA) employee, HCA's authorized agent, or to the office of administrative hearings (OAH) employee in person, by telephone, or by voice mail.

(2) Program rules may require a specific method and location for sending a written request for hearing. A written request for hearing should be sent to the location specified in the notice.

(3) A hearing request should contain:

(a) The requestor's name;

(b) The requestor's address;

(c) The requestor's telephone number;

(d) The applicant's, recipient's, or provider's identification number;

(e) A description of each agency action being contested;

(f) A brief explanation of why the person or entity disagrees with HCA's action; and

(g) Any accommodation to help the requestor fully participate in the hearing, including a foreign or sign language interpreter or any other accommodation for an individual with a disability.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 182-526-0095

Amended by WSR 17-05-066, Filed 2/13/2017, effective 3/16/2017

Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15§ 53, chapters 74.09, 34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. 13-02-007, §182-526-0095, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.