WAC 182-547-0100. General

(1) The medicaid agency covers the hearing aids listed in this chapter, according to agency rules and subject to the limitations and requirements in this chapter. See also WAC 182-531-0375 audiology services. (2) The agency pays for hearing aids when: (a) Covered; (b) Within the scope of an eligible client's medical care program; (c) Medically necessary as defined under WAC 182-500-0070 ; (d) Authorized, as required within this chapter, chapters 182-501 and 182-502 WAC, and the agency's published billing instructions and provider notices; (e) Billed according to this chapter, chapters 182-501 and 182-502 WAC, and the agency's published billing instructions and provider notices; (f) The client completes a hearing evaluation, including an audiogram or developmentally appropriate diagnostic physiologic test, that is administered by and the results interpreted by a hearing health care professional; and (g) The licensed audiologist, hearing aid specialist, otolaryngologist, or otologist concludes that the client may benefit from a hearing aid.