WSR 09-23-024

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[ Filed November 9, 2009, 9:03 a.m. ]


Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement


     In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services (DSHS).


Health and Recovery Services Administration (HRSA)

Division of Legal Services


     Document Title: # Memo 09-69.

     Subject: Prescription drug program: Additions to the covered over-the-counter drug list, changes to the Washington PDL, changes and additions to EA list, and additions to drugs requiring prior authorization.

     Effective Date: December 1, 2009.

     Document Description: Effective for dates of service on and after December 1, 2009, unless otherwise noted, DSHS will:

     •     Make additions/changes to the Covered Over-the-Counter Drug list;

     •     Make changes to the Washington PDL;

     •     Make changes and additions to the expedited authorization (EA) list; and

     •     Make additions to drugs requiring prior authorization.

     To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statements, contact Amber Dassow, HRSA, P.O. Box 5504, phone (360) 725-1349, TDD/TTY 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail dassoal@dshs.wa.gov, web site http://hrsa.dshs.wa.gov.

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