Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BENEFITS BOARD (PEBB) PROGRAM
Chapter 182-16 - Appeals practice and procedure
Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 182-16-064 - Applicable rules and laws
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) An employing agency must apply public employees benefits board (PEBB) program rules adopted in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and follow instructions from the authority.
(2) A presiding officer, reviewing officer or officers, or hearing officer must first apply the applicable PEBB program rules adopted in the WAC. If no PEBB program rule applies, the presiding officer, reviewing officer or officers, or hearing officer must decide the issue according to the best legal authority and reasoning available, including federal and Washington state constitutions, statutes, regulations, significant decisions indexed as described in WAC 182-16-130, and court decisions.