In 2023, the Legislature modernized prior authorization processes to prevent delays in care and improve health outcomes. To implement those objectives, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) will propose amendments to several Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provisions within Chapter 284-43 Subchapter D. This proposed rule updates prior authorization time frames for health care services and prescription drugs and clarifies health plan applicability standards.
Public hearing on Dec. 11, 2024
- The public hearing was held on Dec. 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Zone.
Proposed rulemaking filed Nov. 5, 2024
- The comment period for the CR-102 ended at 12:00 p.m. on December 12, 2024.
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Comments on prepublication draft
The comment period for this prepublication draft ended Sept. 30, 2024.
Prepublication draft released Sept. 16, 2024.
Notice to start rulemaking filed May 21, 2024
Comments
- Comments for the CR-101 closed June 21, 2024.
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