- (1) The appellant may withdraw a formal administrative hearing for any reason, and at any time, by contacting the health care authority (HCA) hearing representative who will coordinate the withdrawal with the hearing officer.
- (2) The request for withdrawal must generally be made in writing. An oral withdrawal by the appellant is permitted during a formal administrative hearing when both the hearing officer and HCA hearing representative are present.
- (3) After a withdrawal request is received, the hearing officer must cancel any scheduled hearings and enter and serve a written order dismissing the case.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, and PEBB policy resolutions. WSR 19-17-073 (Admin #2019-01), § 182-16-3160, filed 8/20/19, effective 1/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160. WSR 18-22-033 (Admin #2018-03), § 182-16-3160, filed 10/29/18, effective 1/1/19.]