WAC 388-116-5000. Notice of department determinations

(1) The department will provide written notice when a determination is made by the department. (2) Written notice will include: (a) The name of the party subject to the determination; (b) The date of the notice; (c) The effective date of the determination; (d) The determination that has been made by the department; (e) The reason(s) for the determination; (f) The specific regulation(s) or laws on which the determination is based; (g) Contact information for a department representative; (h) Administrative hearing rights, if applicable; and (i) Other information required by state or federal law. (3) Except as described in subsection (4) of this section, the department will send notice of a determination that terminates benefits or discontinues provider registration at least 10 calendar days before the effective date of the determination. Day one of the 10-day notice period is the day after the date of the notice. (4) The department may send notice to a long-term services and supports provider fewer than 10 days before the effective date if: (a) The provider requests the determination; (b) The provider violates registration requirements or operational standards; or (c) The provider dies. (5) The department sends electronic notice of department determinations to long-term services and supports providers and provider applicants. (6) The department sends electronic notice of department determinations to applicants and eligible beneficiaries. If the determination is a denial for a beneficiary or termination of benefits for a beneficiary, the department will also send a copy of the notice via U.S. Mail.