(1) Benefits for actual treatment and services rendered may not be denied solely because a course of treatment was interrupted or was not completed.
(2) If a service is prescribed for a mental health condition and is medically necessary, it may not be denied solely on the basis that it is part of a category of services or benefits that is excluded by the terms of the contract.
(3) Benefits for mental health services and substance use disorder may not be limited or denied based solely on age or condition.
(4) Nothing in this section relieves a plan or an issuer from its obligations to pay for a court ordered substance use disorder benefit or mental health benefit when it is medically necessary.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060,
48.20.460,
48.43.0128,
48.44.050, and
48.46.200. WSR 20-24-040, § 284-43-7080, filed 11/23/20, effective 12/24/20. WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-7080, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060,
48.43.715,
48.44.050,
48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-995, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.]