1. (1) The medicaid agency covers medical social services under program rules, including the rules in this chapter.

2. (2) Medical social services include the following:

   1. (a) Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the client's illness;
   2. (b) Need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care;
   3. (c) Evaluation of the client's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources;
   4. (d) Assistance in obtaining available community resources and financial resources; and
   5. (e) Counseling the client and family to address emotional issues related to the illness.
3. (3) The medicaid agency pays for up to eight 15-minute units per 365-day period without prior authorization.
4. (4) The medicaid agency may authorize additional services on a case-by-case basis under WAC 182-501-0169.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, and P.L. 114-255. WSR 23-24-026, § 182-551-2115, filed 11/29/23, effective 1/1/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160. WSR 22-05-048, § 182-551-2115, filed 2/9/22, effective 3/12/22.]