WAC 246-562-130   Eligibility for future participation in the visa waiver program.  (1) Health care facilities may be denied future participation in the state visa waiver program if:

     (a) The required six-month reports are not submitted in a complete and timely manner.

     (b) A sponsored physician does not serve the designated shortage area and/or shortage population for the full three years of employment for primary care physicians or the full five years of employment for specialists.

     (c) A sponsored physician does not remain employed by the applicant for the full three years of employment for primary care physicians or the full five years of employment for specialists.

     (d) The applicant has a history of noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter or federal labor law requirements.

     (2) A health care facility may request a determination of eligibility prior to submitting an application. The department will review the situation upon receipt of a written request.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW and Public Law 108-441. 06-07-035, § 246-562-130, filed 3/8/06, effective 4/8/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW. 03-19-054, § 246-562-130, filed 9/11/03, effective 10/12/03; 98-20-067, § 246-562-130, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98.]