PDFWAC 182-551-2115
Medical social services.
(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.