Wash. Admin. Code § 388-823-0500

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 388-823-0500 - How do I show that I have autism as an eligible condition?

(1) To be considered eligible with autism:

(a) You must be diagnosed with:

(i) Autism spectrum disorder; or

(ii) Autistic disorder before February 1, 2022;

(b) The condition must have originated before age 18; and

(c) You must have been diagnosed by:

(i) A licensed neurologist;

(ii) A licensed psychiatrist;

(iii) A licensed psychologist;

(iv) A licensed developmental and behavioral pediatrician;

(v) A center of excellence as defined in WAC 182-531A-0200; or

(vi) One of the following professionals associated with an autism center or developmental center:

(A) A licensed physician;

(B) An ARNP;

(C) A physician assistant; or

(D) A naturopathic physician.

(2) The diagnosis must be documented in a diagnostic report.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-823-0500

Amended by WSR 14-12-046, Filed 5/29/2014, effective 7/1/2014

Amended by WSR 19-19-061, Filed 9/16/2019, effective 10/17/2019

Amended by WSR 21-13-164, Filed 6/23/2021, effective 8/1/2021

Amended by WSR 22-01-037, Filed 12/6/2021, effective 1/6/2022

Amended by WSR 24-18-040, Filed 8/27/2024, effective 10/7/2024

Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.10.020, 71A.12.030, 71A.12.050, 71A.12.070, 71A.16.020, 71A.16.030, 71A.16.040, 71A.16.050, and chapters 71A.10, 71A.12, and 71A.16 RCW. 05-12-130, § 388-823-0500, filed 6/1/05, effective 7/2/05.