WAC 182-549-1300. Rural health clinics — Services

(1) Rural health clinic (RHC) services are defined under 42 C.F.R. 440.20(b). (2) The medicaid agency pays for RHC services when they are: (a) Within the scope of an encounter-eligible client's benefit package. See WAC 182-501-0060 ; and (b) Medically necessary as defined in WAC 182-500-0070 . (3) RHC services may be provided by any of the following individuals in accordance with 42 C.F.R. 405.2401, 491.7, and 491.8: (a) Physicians; (b) Physician assistants (PA); (c) Nurse practitioners (NP); (d) Nurse midwives or other specialized nurse practitioners; (e) Certified nurse midwives; (f) Registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN); (g) Psychologists or clinical social workers; and (h) Dental services specified in 42 C.F.R. Sec. 440.100.