PDFWAC 182-538D-0254
Behavioral health administrative service organizations and managed care organizations—Voluntary and involuntary inpatient evaluation and treatment services.
(1) A behavioral health administrative service organization (BH-ASO) and managed care organization (MCO) must develop and implement age and culturally competent behavioral health services that are consistent with chapters 71.24, 71.05, and 71.34 RCW.
(2) For involuntary evaluation and treatment services, the BH-ASO or MCO:
(a) Must ensure that people in their regional service area have access to involuntary inpatient care; and
(b) Is responsible for coordinating discharge planning with the treating inpatient facility.