(1) Benefits provided under this chapter shall be paid periodically and promptly to long-term services and supports providers who provide approved services to:

(a) Eligible beneficiaries in Washington if the long-term services and supports provider is registered with the department of social and health services; and

(b) Eligible beneficiaries outside Washington if the long-term services and supports providers meet minimum standards established by the department.

(2) Qualified family members may be paid for approved personal care services in the same way as individual providers, through a licensed home care agency, or through a third option if recommended by the commission and adopted by the department of social and health services.

Purpose—Effective date—2024 c 120: See notes following RCW 50B.04.180.

(1)(a) Benefits provided under this chapter shall be paid periodically and promptly to long-term services and supports providers who provide approved services to:

(i) Eligible beneficiaries in Washington if the long-term services and supports provider is registered with the department of social and health services; and

(ii) Eligible beneficiaries outside Washington if the long-term services and supports providers meet minimum standards established by the department.

(b) The department of social and health services may contract with a third party to administer payments to long-term services and supports providers providing services to eligible beneficiaries whether inside or outside of Washington.

(c) Qualified family members may be paid for approved personal care services in the same way as individual providers, through a licensed home care agency, or through a third option as recommended by the commission if adopted by the department of social and health services.

(2) The department of social and health services shall establish payment methods and procedures that are most appropriate and efficient for the different categories of service providers identified in subsection (1) of this section, including collaboration with other agencies and contracting with third parties, as necessary.

Effective date—2025 c 380 ss 1-11, 15, 16, and 40-46: See note following RCW 50B.04.180.

Purpose—Effective date—2024 c 120: See notes following RCW 50B.04.180.