Chapter 182-02 WAC contains definitions of words and phrases used in rules throughout Title 182 WAC. When a term is not defined in this chapter, the definition found in another chapter of Title 182, or applicable state or applicable federal law will apply. For general terms not defined in this chapter, or in another chapter under Title 182 WAC, or state or federal law, the definitions in the Webster's New World Dictionary, Fifth Edition (2016), apply. If a definition in this chapter conflicts with a definition in another chapter of Title 182 WAC, the definition in the specific WAC prevails.

"Health care authority (HCA)" means the state agency established under chapter 41.05 RCW. In Title 182 WAC, the following terms mean the health care authority: "Agency," "authority" (unless the context clearly requires otherwise), "behavioral health administration," "HCA," "medicaid agency," "single state agency," "single state medicaid agency," and "single state behavioral health agency."