Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 014 - Miners' Hospital Board

Wyoming Administrative Code — Agency 014: Miners’ Hospital Board

1. General Overview

Agency Name: Miners’ Hospital Board

Agency Number: 014

This agency governs the rules and procedures for the administration of the Miners’ Hospital Board in Wyoming.

The Board’s primary role is to oversee benefits and medical services for miners eligible under Wyoming law.

2. Board Structure and Authority

The Board is composed of members appointed under Wyoming statute.

It has authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out its duties, including administrative procedures, medical claims processing, and management of benefits.

All rules adopted by the Board are part of the Wyoming Administrative Code and enforceable as administrative law.

3. Meetings

Regular and special meetings are held according to procedures outlined in the Administrative Code.

Quorum: Defined as a majority of appointed Board members.

Meetings must be documented with minutes and made available as public records.

Public notice is required before meetings, ensuring transparency and compliance with state law.

4. Rules and Procedures

The Board’s rules specify:

How meetings are called and conducted.

How decisions are made and recorded.

How benefits and claims are administered.

Compliance with Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act requirements.

5. Purpose of the Rules

To implement statutory mandates.

To provide a clear framework for administrative operations.

To ensure transparency, fairness, and proper administration of the benefits program for miners.

6. Regulatory Context

Agency 014 is part of the Wyoming Administrative Code, which contains rules for all state boards, agencies, and commissions.

Its rules clarify and operationalize statutory law regarding the Miners’ Hospital Board’s responsibilities and operations.

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