(1) Applicants for department certification may request reconsideration of the department's decision to deny certification. The request for reconsideration must be received by the department within 30 calendar days from the date the department's decision is communicated to the applicant.

(2) An applicant must:

(a) Specify the department decision(s) that the applicant is disputing;

(b) State the basis for disputing the department's decision; and

(c) Include documentation to support the provider's position.

(3) The department may request additional information or documentation. The applicant must submit the additional information within 30 calendar days of the date on the department's request.

(4) The department will review the original decision, information supporting the original decision, the applicant's reconsideration request and supporting documentation and will notify the applicant of the status of its reconsideration decision within 90 days. This is the final department decision, and an applicant may appeal according to RCW 34.05.570(4).