WAC 182-551-2115. Medical social services

(1) The medicaid agency covers medical social services under program rules, including the rules in this chapter. (2) Medical social services include the following: (a) Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the client's illness; (b) Need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care; (c) Evaluation of the client's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources; (d) Assistance in obtaining available community resources and financial resources; and (e) Counseling the client and family to address emotional issues related to the illness. (3) The medicaid agency pays for up to eight 15-minute units per 365-day period without prior authorization. (4) The medicaid agency may authorize additional services on a case-by-case basis under WAC 182-501-0169 .