Public Notification
Out-of-Network Health Care Charges (Balance Billing) for Ground Ambulance Services
The Department of Health’s Office of Community Health Systems, EMS and Trauma Care Section officially filed a CR-101 with the Office of the Code Reviser on March 19, 2025, to open WAC 246-976-260 and WAC 246-976-270 Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care. The WSR number is 25-08-002.70.
- Public Notification and Meeting Announcement (PDF)
- CR-101 WSR 25-08-002 (PDF)
- Chapter 246-976 WAC
- Proposed rule language WAC 246-976-260 and 246-976-270 (PDF)
How to Participate
The department’s EMS Program will be hosting a series of webinars to provide an overview of the rules in the coming weeks. Additional webinars will be added as needed.
The schedule provided is intended as a guide for streamlining work. Meeting focus and frequency is subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.
Webinar Announcement
April 2025
| Date/Time | Location | Meeting Focus |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. |
Online Microsoft Teams |
WAC 246-976-260 licenses required & WAC 246-976-270 denial, suspension, revocation. |
You may sign up to receive alerts by selecting the link below:
- Receive alerts for future public meeting announcements for Out-of-Network Health Care Charges (Balance Billing) for Ground Ambulance Services chapter 246-976 WAC.
Public Comment
If you choose, submit any comment(s) prior to a scheduled meeting, using the department-provided comment form (Word). Comment form in PDF version.
You may also submit a comment form if you're unable to attend a meeting but have a concern that you'd like to discuss in the meeting. Your cooperation will help ensure that all comments are taken into consideration when the final draft rules are adopted.
Fill out and email the comment form (Word) to hsqa.ems@doh.wa.gov.
Rules Adopted
See the Washington State Department of Health rules website for more information on adopted rules within Title 246 WAC.