The rules writing process is open to the public. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. The rule-making process includes public notices and workshops, and usually a public hearing before a rule becomes final.
Current Rules in Progress
The medical assistant program has officially filed a CR-101 with the Office of the Code Reviser on April 13, 2026. The WSR# is 26-09-062.
The Department of Health (department) is considering amendments to several sections of medical assistant rules to clarify credentialing requirements regarding providing proof of high school education or its equivalent. Additionally, the department will consider technical amendments to align chapter 246-827 WAC with the recent implementation of the Medical Assistant-EMT profession established under Substitute Senate Bill 5940 (chapter 217, Laws of 2024) (PDF), codified in chapter 18.360 RCW. The purpose of these amendments is to ensure that the rules are current to align with statute and best practices, and to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout the chapter.