1. (1) The DSHS board of appeals reviews and selects orders and creates an index of significant decisions that substantially affect DSHS performance (see RCW 42.56.070).

2. (2) The index:

   1. (a) Is divided into program categories;
   2. (b) Contains a copy or synopsis of the order; and
   3. (c) Is updated, as needed.

3. (3) An individual can view the index on the boards of appeals website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/board-appeals or inspect or request a copy by contacting the board of appeals at:

   Board of appeals

   1115 Washington Street S.E.

   Olympia WA 98504-5803

   Telephone: (360) 664-6100

   Fax: (360) 664-6187

   Mailing address:

   Board of appeals

   P.O. Box 45803

   Olympia WA 98504-5803.

4. (4) An individual may ask the board of appeals to index an order as a significant decision by sending a written request with a copy of the order to the mailing address.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040. WSR 23-19-028, § 388-01-190, filed 9/12/23, effective 10/13/23; WSR 18-05-021, § 388-01-190, filed 2/9/18, effective 3/12/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250 and 34.05.220. WSR 99-15-065, § 388-01-190, filed 7/19/99, effective 8/19/99.]