(1) The department covers medical services provided to eligible clients who are temporarily located outside the state, subject to the provisions of this chapter and WAC 388-501-0180.
(2) Out-of-state border areas as described under WAC 388-501-0175 are not subject to out-of-state limitations. The department considers physicians in border areas as providers in the state of Washington.
(3) In order to be eligible for reimbursement, out-of-state physicians must meet all criteria for, and must comply with all procedures required of in-state physicians, in addition to other requirements of this chapter.