Section 182-16-100. Final order deadline—Required information.

(1) Within ninety days after the hearing record is closed, the presiding officer shall mail a final order that shall be the final decision of the authority. The presiding officer shall mail a copy of the final order to all parties.

(2) The presiding officer must include the following information in the written final order:

(a) Identify the order as a final order of the public employees benefits board (PEBB) program;

(b) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;

(c) Enter findings of fact used to resolve the dispute based on the evidence admitted in the record;

(d) Explain why evidence is, or is not, credible when describing the weight given to evidence related to disputed facts;

(e) State the law that applies to the dispute;

(f) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;

(g) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;

(h) State the result and remedy ordered; and

(i) Include any other information required by law or program rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.160 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4. WSR 14-20-058 (PEBB Admin 2014-02), § 182-16-100, filed 9/25/14, effective 1/1/15.]

(Effective January 1, 2017.)

WAC 182-16-100

Final order deadline—Required information.

(1) Within ninety days after the hearing record is closed, the presiding officer shall serve a final order that shall be the final decision of the authority. The presiding officer shall serve a copy of the final order to all parties.

(2) The presiding officer must include the following information in the written final order:

(a) Identify the order as a final order of the public employees benefits board (PEBB) program;

(b) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;

(c) Enter findings of fact used to resolve the dispute based on the evidence admitted in the record;

(d) Explain why evidence is, or is not, credible when describing the weight given to evidence related to disputed facts;

(e) State the law that applies to the dispute;

(f) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;

(g) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;

(h) State the result and remedy ordered; and

(i) Include any other information required by law or program rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, 2016 c 67, and PEBB policy resolutions. WSR 16-20-080, § 182-16-100, filed 10/4/16, effective 1/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.160 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4. WSR 14-20-058 (PEBB Admin 2014-02), § 182-16-100, filed 9/25/14, effective 1/1/15.]

RCW 41.05.160 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4. WSR 14-20-058 (PEBB Admin 2014-02), § 182-16-100, filed 9/25/14, effective 1/1/15.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, 2016 c 67, and PEBB policy resolutions. WSR 16-20-080, § 182-16-100, filed 10/4/16, effective 1/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.160 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4. WSR 14-20-058 (PEBB Admin 2014-02), § 182-16-100, filed 9/25/14, effective 1/1/15.