(1) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sets limits on how much we pay for repatriation assistance.
(2) Within payment limits, repatriation assistance includes:
(a) Travel to your place of residence, limited to:
(i) One domestic trip at the lowest fare and using the most direct means;
(ii) Meals and lodging while you are traveling;
(iii) Money for incidentals; and
(iv) If you are incapacitated, travel expenses for an escort.
(b) Goods and services necessary for your health and welfare, including:
(i) Transportation for medical treatment, hospitalization or social services;
(ii) Temporary shelter;
(iii) Meals;
(iv) Clothing;
(v) Hospitalization to treat mental or acute illness or other medical care; and
(vi) Guidance, counseling and other social services.
(3) Benefits, services, and assistance available during an emergency at an emergency repatriation center are described in the Washington state Emergency Repatriation Plan.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.04.050,
74.04.055,
74.04.057, and
74.08.090. WSR 20-16-044, § 388-280-0060, filed 7/27/20, effective 8/27/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090. WSR 00-19-077, § 388-280-0060, filed 9/19/00, effective 11/1/00.]