Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
WASHINGTON APPLE HEALTH
Chapter 182-526 - Administrative hearing rules for medical services programs
Section 182-526-0520 - Information which must be included in the ALJ's initial order

(1) Identify the matter as a health care authority appeal;

(2) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;

(3) Make findings concerning the facts used to resolve the dispute based on the hearing record;

(4) Explain how the ALJ determined that evidence is credible or not credible when the facts or conduct of a witness is questioned;

(5) State the law that applies to the dispute;

(6) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;

(7) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;

(8) State the result and remedy ordered;

(9) Explain how to request corrections to the initial order or petition for review by the board of appeals (BOA) and provide the deadlines for such requests;

(10) State the date the initial order becomes final according to WAC 182-526-0525; and

(11) Include any other information required by law or program rules.