Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits in Washington ended on Oct. 31, 2025. DSHS has details on impacts as well as what clients can do to prepare for the loss of benefits.
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Rules in Progress
Rules in Progress
Department of Health Rules Page
Pharmacy related email inbox: PharmacyRules@doh.wa.gov
Significant legislative rule-making process
CR-101 – Statement of Inquiry (Rules under development/examination – stakeholder workshops)
CR-102 – Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Approved rule language, official public comment period and notice of rules hearing.)
CR-103 – Rule making Order (Notice of adopted rules or notice of emergency rule adoption)
CR-105 – Expedited Rule Making due to the limited scope of a CR-105, there is no public hearing. A person may object to the use of the expedited rule-making process within 45 days after the notice of proposed rulemaking is filed.
Inquiry Phase (CR-101)
- Mobile Opioid Treatment Program Units
- Utilization of Pharmacy Ancillary Personnel
- Expanding Types of Medication Assistance
- Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads and Paper
- Clarifying Ancillary Utilization Plans
Rule Proposed - Pending public rules hearing (CR-102)
- Alternate Distribution Models (Brown and White Bagging)
- Disciplinary Action Reporting Time Frames
Recently Adopted Rules (CR-103)
- Incorporation by Reference of the DSCSA
- Permanent Facility Closure Requirements
- Accessible Labeling Standards
- Prescription Transfer Requirement
- Uniform Facility Enforcement Framework
- Inspection Requirements for Modifications or Remodels
- Suspicious Orders and Zero Reports
Expedited Rule - (CR-105)
- None at this time.