WAC 388-526-0160 If a health care authority employee, a health care authority's authorized agent, and DSHS employee represent you, can they assist you during the hearing process? (Emergency rule effective 6/10/12.)

Although a health care authority (HCA) employee, HCA authorized agent, and DSHS employee cannot represent you during the hearing process, they may assist you by:

1. Acting as a witness;

2. Referring you to community legal resources;

3. Helping you get nonconfidential information; or

4. Informing you about or providing copies of the relevant laws or rules.