Section 182-543-3500 - Covered - Ambulatory aids (canes, crutches, walkers, related supplies)(1) The medicaid agency covers the purchase of the following ambulatory aids with stated limitations, without prior authorization:(a) Canes - One per client in a five-year period.(b) Crutches - One per client in a five-year period.(c) Walkers - One per client in a five-year period.(2) The agency pays for replacement underarm pads for crutches and replacement handgrips and tips for canes, crutches, and walkers. Prior authorization is not required.Wash. Admin. Code § 182-543-3500
Amended by WSR 14-08-035, filed 3/25/14, effective 4/25/201411-14-075, recodified as § 182-543-3500, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.04.050. 11-14-052, § 388-543-3500, filed 6/29/11, effective 8/1/11.