Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
WASHINGTON APPLE HEALTH
Chapter 182-543 - Medical equipment, supplies, and appliances
Section 182-543-3500 - Covered - Ambulatory aids (canes, crutches, walkers, related supplies)
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 182-543-3500
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The medicaid agency covers the purchase of the following ambulatory aids with stated limitations, without prior authorization:
(a)
Canes - One per client in a five-year period.
(b) Crutches - One per client in a five-year
period.
(c) Walkers - One per
client in a five-year period.
(2) The agency pays for replacement underarm pads for crutches and replacement handgrips and tips for canes, crutches, and walkers. Prior authorization is not required.
11-14-075, recodified as §182-543-3500, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.04.050. 11-14-052, § 388-543-3500, filed 6/29/11, effective 8/1/11.
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