Washington Code 71.12.730 – Psychiatric hospitals — Managed care organizations
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With respect to a person enrolled in medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW, a psychiatric hospital shall make every effort to:
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- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) Inform the medicaid managed care organization in which the person is enrolled of the person’s discharge or change in care plan on the following timelines:
(a) For an anticipated discharge, no later than 24 hours prior to the known discharge date; or
(b) For all other discharges, including if the person leaves against medical advice, no later than the date of discharge or departure from the facility; and
(2) Engage with medicaid managed care organizations in discharge planning, which includes informing and connecting patients to care management resources at the appropriate managed care organization.
[ 2022 c 215 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2022 c 215: See note following RCW 70.320.020.