Section 182-549-1300 - Rural health clinics-Services(1) Rural health clinic (RHC) services are defined under 42 C.F.R. 440.20(b).(2) The medicaid agency pays for RHC services when they are:(a) Within the scope of an encounter-eligible client's benefit package. See WAC 182-501-0060; and(b) Medically necessary as defined in WAC 182-500-0070.(3) RHC services may be provided by any of the following individuals in accordance with 42 C.F.R. 405.2401, 491.7, and 491.8: (b) Physician assistants (PA);(c) Nurse practitioners (NP);(d) Nurse midwives or other specialized nurse practitioners;(e) Certified nurse midwives;(f) Registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN);(g) Psychologists or clinical social workers; and(h) Dental services specified in 42 C.F.R. Sec. 440.100.Wash. Admin. Code § 182-549-1300
Amended by WSR 15-11-008, Filed 5/7/2015, effective 6/7/2015Amended by WSR 20-02-070, Filed 12/26/2019, effective 1/26/2020Amended by WSR 22-22-049, Filed 10/27/2022, effective 1/1/202311-14-075, recodified as §182-549-1300, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.510, 74.09.522, 42 C.F.R. 405.2472, 42 C.F.R. 491. 08-05-011, § 388-549-1300, filed 2/7/08, effective 3/9/08.