WAC 182-547-1000. Prior authorization — Clients age twenty and younger

(1) Prior authorization is not required for clients age twenty and younger for hearing aid(s) and services. (2) The agency pays for services according to the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) provisions, as described in chapter 182-534 WAC. The standard for coverage for EPSDT is that services, treatment, or other measures are medically necessary, safe and effective, and not experimental. (3) When billing, providers must send claims for clients age twenty and younger directly to the medicaid agency. Providers do not have to obtain authorization from the local children with special health care needs (CSHCN) coordinator.