Section 182-531A-1000. Applied behavior analysis (ABA)—Noncovered services.

The medicaid agency does not cover certain services under the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program include, but are not limited to:

(1) Autism camps;

(2) Dolphin therapy;

(3) Equine therapy or hippo therapy;

(4) Primarily educational services;

(5) Recreational therapy;

(6) Respite care;

(7) Safety monitoring services;

(8) School-based health care services or early intervention program-based services under WAC 182-531A-0600 (3)(b)(iii), unless prior authorized;

(9) Vocational rehabilitation;

(10) Life coaching; and

(11) Treatment that is unproven or investigational (for example, holding therapy, Higashi (day life therapy), auditory integration therapy).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160. WSR 15-19-121, § 182-531A-1000, filed 9/21/15, effective 10/22/15; WSR 14-24-083, § 182-531A-1000, filed 12/1/14, effective 1/1/15.]

RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160. WSR 15-19-121, § 182-531A-1000, filed 9/21/15, effective 10/22/15; WSR 14-24-083, § 182-531A-1000, filed 12/1/14, effective 1/1/15.

Rules

182-531A-0600,