A patient or designated provider may request a replacement recognition card at an endorsed outlet if the original recognition card is lost or stolen.

(1) The replacement recognition card will expire on the same date as the original recognition card unless the patient is reexamined by a health care practitioner and a new authorization is provided.

(2) Only consultants shall issue a replacement recognition card to the patient or designated provider. The consultant shall issue the replacement recognition card in compliance with the procedure in WAC 246-71-030.

(3) Information regarding the issuance of a replacement recognition card must be entered into the database as determined by the department prior to the card being printed and given to the patient or designated provider.