Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
SCHOOL EMPLOYEES BENEFITS BOARD (SEBB) PROGRAM
Chapter 182-32 - Appeals practices and procedures
Part II - BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Section 182-32-2140 - Presiding officer-Designation and authority
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
The designation of a presiding officer must be consistent with the requirements of RCW 34.05.485 and the presiding officer must not have personally participated in the decision made by the school employees benefits board (SEBB) organization, employer group, or SEBB program.
(1) The presiding officer will decide the issue based on the information provided by the parties during the presiding officer's review of the appeal.
(2) A presiding officer is limited to those powers granted by the state constitution, statutes, rules, or applicable case law.
(3) A presiding officer may not decide that a rule is invalid or unenforceable.
(4) In addition to the record, the presiding officer may employ the authority's expertise as a basis for the decision.