WAC 182-538D-0254. Behavioral health administrative service organizations and managed care organizations — Voluntary and involuntary inpatient evaluation and treatment services

(1) A behavioral health administrative service organization (BH-ASO) and managed care organization (MCO) must develop and implement age and culturally competent behavioral health services that are consistent with chapters 71.24 , 71.05, and 71.34 RCW. (2) For involuntary evaluation and treatment services, the BH-ASO or MCO: (a) Must ensure that people in their regional service area have access to involuntary inpatient care; and (b) Is responsible for coordinating discharge planning with the treating inpatient facility.