Notice of Opportunity for Additional Public Comment
Certificate of Need Application
Applicant: Prosser Public Hospital District dba Prosser Memorial Health
Description of Proposal: Prosser Public Hospital District dba Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) was issued Certificate of Need #1943 on September 19, 2022. The certificate approved the relocation of the hospital to 200 Prosser Health Drive in Benton County.
On October 20, 2025, PMH submitted an amendment application due to cost overruns with the approved project. The estimated capital expenditure associated with the amended Certificate of Need application is $97,852,200.
Public Hearing: No public hearing will be conducted.
Public Comment Period: The Certificate of Need Program has declared a pivotal unresolved issue (PUI) on the application submitted by Prosser Public Hospital District dba Prosser Memorial Health. This allows the Certificate of Need Program to reopen the record so it can obtain additional information before making its decision.
The program requests that Prosser Memorial Health provide documentation in response to the department's PUI letter dated May 26, 2026. Prosser Memorial Health will submit this information by Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The public has an opportunity to comment on the requested document and information. Your request for PUI materials must be received by Thursday, June 25, 2026, and include your name and mailing address or email address. The deadline to receive additional comments on this new information is Thursday, July 2, 2026.
e-mail: cn@doh.wa.gov e-mail: alex.hull@doh.wa.gov
Anticipated Decision Date: August 7, 2026
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Certificate of Need Program at (360) 236-2955. For additional information or details visit our website: www.doh.wa.gov/cn
IPL0342825
May 26 2026