WAC 182-16-038   How can an entity or organization appeal a decision to deny its participation in PEBB?  Any entity or organization whose application to participate in PEBB benefits has been denied may appeal the decision to the PEBB appeals committee. For rules regarding eligible entities, see WAC 182-12-111. The PEBB appeals manager must receive the notice of appeal within thirty days of the date of the denial notice. The contents of the notice of appeal are to be provided in accordance with WAC 182-16-040.

     (1) The PEBB appeals manager shall notify the appealing party in writing when the notice of appeal has been received.

     (2) The PEBB appeals committee shall render a written decision on the notice of appeal within thirty days of receiving the notice of appeal. The written decision shall be sent to the appealing party.

     (3) Any appealing party aggrieved with the decision of the PEBB appeals committee may request an administrative hearing, as described in WAC 182-16-050.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.160. 08-20-128 (Order 08-03), § 182-16-038, filed 10/1/08, effective 1/1/09.]