Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
WASHINGTON APPLE HEALTH
Chapter 182-551 - Alternatives to hospital services
Subchapter II - HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Section 182-551-2115 - Medical social services
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 182-551-2115
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The medicaid agency covers medical social services under program rules, including the rules in this chapter.
(2) Medical social services include the following:
(a) Assessment
of the social and emotional factors related to the client's illness;
(b) Need for care, response to treatment, and
adjustment to care;
(c) Evaluation
of the client's home situation, financial resources, and availability of
community resources;
(d) Assistance
in obtaining available community resources and financial resources;
and
(e) Counseling the client and
family to address emotional issues related to the illness.
(3) The medicaid agency pays for up to eight 15-minute units per 365-day period without prior authorization.
(4) The medicaid agency may authorize additional services on a case-by-case basis under WAC 182-501-0169.
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