1. (1) To be a long-term services and supports provider eligible to provide services paid for by the long-term services and supports program under chapter 50B.04 RCW, a provider applicant must:

   1. (a) Meet minimum qualification requirements under WAC 388-116-3020;
   2. (b) Meet contracting requirements under WAC 388-116-3040; and
   3. (c) Meet application requirements under WAC 388-116-3050.
2. (2) Prior to delivering approved services, a long-term services and supports provider must create a preauthorization for services in a department-authorized payment system and the preauthorization must be approved by the eligible beneficiary.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020 (3)(k). WSR 25-18-020, s 388-116-3010, filed 8/21/25, effective 9/21/25.]