Section 182-526-0095. How to request a hearing.

(1) If a person or entity has questions about how, when, and where to request a hearing, they should:

(a) Contact the specific program involved, the office of administrative hearings (OAH), or the board of appeals (BOA);

(b) Review the notice sent by the health care authority (HCA) of the action or decision; or

(c) Review the applicable statute or program rule.

(2) A person or entity may request a hearing in writing or orally, unless a written request is specifically required by applicable statutes or program rules.

(3) An oral request for hearing is allowed unless a program rule or statute requires a written request for hearing. An oral request for hearing can be made to an HCA employee, HCA's authorized agent, or to an OAH employee in person, by telephone, or by voice mail.

(4) A written request for hearing should be sent to the location on the notice. Program rules or statutes may require a specific method and location for sending a written request for hearing.

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

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