Authorization for services paid for with CSHCN funds will be accomplished in accordance with the following:
(1) Financial eligibility for a client has been determined.
(2) A request for services to be paid for with CSHCN funds has been reviewed for consistency with program directions. Services must be recognized as an acceptable form of treatment by a significant portion of the professional community.
(3) No services will be authorized for out-of-state providers if an equivalent service is available within the state of Washington. However, use of resources in bordering states will be authorized when appropriate.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.140. WSR 99-01-100, § 246-710-050, filed 12/17/98, effective 1/17/99. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-710-050, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.140 and
43.20.050. WSR 83-01-002 (Order 247), § 248-105-060, filed 12/2/82.]