Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
WASHINGTON APPLE HEALTH
Chapter 182-550 - Hospital services
Section 182-550-8100 - Assessment notices-Process and timelines
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Notification. The medicaid agency sends hospital safety net program (HSNP) assessment notices on or about 30 calendar days prior to the end of each quarter as required by RCW 74.60.030 (1)(a).
(2) Payment due date. Each hospital must pay its assessment in full by the due date listed in the HSNP notice.
(3) First past-due notification. If a hospital does not pay its HSNP assessment in full by the due date, the agency sends the hospital a past-due notice. The past-due notice informs the hospital of the actions the agency may take if the hospital's assessment becomes 60 calendar days past due.
(4) Final past-due notification. If a hospital does not pay its assessment in full within 60 calendar days of its due date stated in the HSNP notice, the agency sends the hospital a final past-due notice.
(5) Appeal. A hospital may appeal the actions the agency takes to offset funds by following the process outlined in WAC 182-502-0050.
