(1) The medicaid agency covers medical services provided to eligible clients who are temporarily located outside the state, subject to the provisions of this chapter and WAC
182-501-0180.
(2) Out-of-state border areas as described under WAC
182-501-0175 are not subject to out-of-state limitations. The agency considers physicians in border areas as providers in the state of Washington.
(3) In order to be eligible for reimbursement, out-of-state physicians must meet all criteria for, and must comply with all procedures required of in-state physicians, in addition to other requirements of this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021 and
41.05.160. WSR 17-04-039, § 182-531-1100, filed 1/25/17, effective 2/25/17. WSR 11-14-075, recodified as § 182-531-1100, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090. WSR 10-19-057, § 388-531-1100, filed 9/14/10, effective 10/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090,
74.09.520. WSR 01-01-012, § 388-531-1100, filed 12/6/00, effective 1/6/01.]