(1) A behavioral health administrative service organization (BH-ASO) and managed care organization (MCO) must develop and implement age and culturally competent behavioral health services that are consistent with chapters
71.24, 71.05, and
71.34 RCW.
(2) For involuntary evaluation and treatment services, the BH-ASO or MCO:
(a) Must ensure that people in their regional service area have access to involuntary inpatient care; and
(b) Is responsible for coordinating discharge planning with the treating inpatient facility.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021,
41.05.160, 2019 c 325, 2014 c 225, and 2018 c 201. WSR 19-24-063, § 182-538D-0254, filed 11/27/19, effective 1/1/20.]