Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
WASHINGTON APPLE HEALTH
Chapter 182-503 - Persons eligible for medical assistance
Section 182-503-0040 - Washington apple health - Interview requirements

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 182-503-0040

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) An individual applying for Washington apple health (WAH) (as defined in WAC 182-500-0120) is not required to have an in-person interview to determine eligibility.

(2) The agency or its designee may contact an individual by phone or in writing to gather any additional information that is needed to make an eligibility determination.

(3) A phone or in-person interview is required to determine initial financial eligibility for WAH long-term care services.

(4) The interview requirement described in subsection (3) of this section may be waived if the applicant is unable to comply:

(a) Due to his or her medical condition; or

(b) Because the applicant does not have a family member or another individual that is able to conduct the interview on his or her behalf.

Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111-148), 42 C.F.R. §§ 431, 435, and 457, and 45 C.F.R. § 155. WSR 13-14-019, §182-503-0040, filed 6/24/13, effective 7/25/13.

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