6651 AMS .... SEIB 001

SB 6651 - S AMD

By Senator ....

On page 2, line 20 after "organizations;" strike "and"

On page 2, line 22 after "RCW 41.05.013" insert "; and (f) The medical necessity definition and decision-making process must include an appropriate role for the treating practitioner with whom a client has an established care relationship"

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EFFECT: Adds additional criteria that MAA must follow in developing the medical necessity definition to assure an appropriate role for the treating physician.