INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Subject: Prescription drug program: Expedited prior authorization updates.
Effective Date: Week of February 7, 2005.
Document Description: Effective the week of February 7, 2005, and after, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will implement the changes to expedited prior authorization codes and criteria for MAA's prescription drug program outlined in this memorandum.
To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Barbara Salmon, Rules and Publications Section, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Policy and Analysis, P.O. Box 45533, Olympia, WA 98504-5533, phone (360) 725-1349 or go to website http://maa.dshs.wa.gov/download/publicationsfees.htm (click on "Numbered Memos," "Year 2004"), TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail salmobl@dshs.wa.gov.
January 5, 2005
Ann Myers, Manager
Rules and Publications Section