WAC 182-531-1100. Out-of-state physician services

(1) The medicaid agency covers medical services provided to eligible clients who are temporarily located outside the state, subject to the provisions of this chapter and WAC 182-501-0180 . (2) Out-of-state border areas as described under WAC 182-501-0175 are not subject to out-of-state limitations. The agency considers physicians in border areas as providers in the state of Washington. (3) In order to be eligible for reimbursement, out-of-state physicians must meet all criteria for, and must comply with all procedures required of in-state physicians, in addition to other requirements of this chapter.