WSR 02-04-099

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[ Filed February 5, 2002, 12:44 p.m. ]


DESCRIPTION OF INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT


     Document Title: Numbered Memorandum 02-04 MAA.

     Subject: Change in coverage of over-the-counter pregnancy test kits.

     Effective Date: Effective for dates of service on and after February 1, 2002.

     Document Description: Effective for dates of service on and after February 1, 2002, the Medical Assistant Administration (MAA) will not cover over-the-counter pregnancy test kits for family planning only or TAKE CHARGE family planning clients.

     To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Kevin Sullivan, Regulatory Improvement Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Program Support, P.O. Box 45533, Olympia, WA 98504-5533, phone (360) 725-1344 or go to website http://maa.dshs.wa.gov (click on Numbered Memorandum link), TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail mailto:sullikm@dshs.wa.gov.

January 31, 2002

E. A. Myers, Manager

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