(1) Subject to funding appropriated by the legislature, the medicaid agency covers medical social services, as defined in WAC 182-551-2010, provided by a home health agency in any setting where normal life activities take place.

(2) The medicaid agency pays for up to eight 15-minute units per 365-day period. The medicaid agency pays for additional services with prior authorization on a case-by-case basis when medically necessary.