A patient or designated provider may request a replacement recognition card at an endorsed outlet if the original recognition card is lost or stolen.
- (1) The replacement recognition card will expire on the same date as the original recognition card unless the patient is reexamined by a health care practitioner and a new authorization is provided.
- (2) Only consultants shall issue a replacement recognition card to the patient or designated provider. The consultant shall issue the replacement recognition card in compliance with the procedure in WAC 246-71-030.
- (3) Information regarding the issuance of a replacement recognition card must be entered into the database as determined by the department prior to the card being printed and given to the patient or designated provider.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.51A.230. WSR 16-11-086, § 246-71-120, filed 5/17/16, effective 6/17/16.]