1. (1) The department will provide written notice when a determination is made by the department.

2. (2) Written notice will include:

   1. (a) The name of the party subject to the determination;
   2. (b) The date of the notice;
   3. (c) The effective date of the determination;
   4. (d) The determination that has been made by the department;
   5. (e) The reason(s) for the determination;
   6. (f) The specific regulation(s) or laws on which the determination is based;
   7. (g) Contact information for a department representative;
   8. (h) Administrative hearing rights, if applicable; and
   9. (i) Other information required by state or federal law.
3. (3) Except as described in subsection (4) of this section, the department will send notice of a determination that terminates benefits or discontinues provider registration at least 10 calendar days before the effective date of the determination. Day one of the 10-day notice period is the day after the date of the notice.

4. (4) The department may send notice to a long-term services and supports provider fewer than 10 days before the effective date if:

   1. (a) The provider requests the determination;
   2. (b) The provider violates registration requirements or operational standards; or
   3. (c) The provider dies.
5. (5) The department sends electronic notice of department determinations to long-term services and supports providers and provider applicants.
6. (6) The department sends electronic notice of department determinations to applicants and eligible beneficiaries. If the determination is a denial for a beneficiary or termination of benefits for a beneficiary, the department will also send a copy of the notice via U.S. Mail.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020 (3)(k). WSR 25-20-048, s 388-116-5000, filed 9/25/25, effective 10/26/25.]