Under RCW 74.46.421, the department will reduce the rate for each nursing facility when the statewide weighted average payment rate for all nursing facilities exceeds or is likely to exceed the weighted average payment rate identified in the Biennial Appropriations Act.
Wash. Admin. Code § 388-96-731
Statutory Authority: RCW 74.46.431(11) and (12), 74.46.800, chapter 74.46 RCW, 2004 c 276 § 913, 2001 1st sp.s. c 8. 04-21-027, § 388-96-731, filed 10/13/04, effective 11/13/04. Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.46 RCW, 1999 c 376 § 3 amending c 309 § 207. 99-24-084, § 388-96-731, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99.