71.34.400 - Eligibility for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW -- Payment by department. - Washington Statutes

Eligibility for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW — Payment by department.

For purposes of eligibility for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW, minors in inpatient mental health treatment shall be considered to be part of their parent's or legal guardian's household, unless the minor has been assessed by the department or its designee as likely to require such treatment for at least ninety consecutive days, or is in out-of-home care in accordance with chapter 13.34 RCW, or the parents are found to not be exercising responsibility for care and control of the minor. Payment for such care by the department shall be made only in accordance with rules, guidelines, and clinical criteria applicable to inpatient treatment of minors established by the department.

[1998 c 296 § 11. Formerly RCW 71.34.027.]

Notes: Findings -- Intent -- Part headings not law -- Short title -- 1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.