Section 182-532-745. TAKE CHARGE program—Covered services for men.

The medicaid agency covers all the following TAKE CHARGE services for men:

(1) Over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive supplies, as described in chapter 182-530 WAC.

(2) Sterilization procedures that meet the requirements of WAC 182-531-1550 if requested by the client and performed in an appropriate setting for the procedures.

(3) Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI), including lab tests and procedures, only when the screening and treatment are related to and medically necessary for a sterilization procedure.

(4) Education and supplies for FDA-approved contraceptives, natural family planning, and abstinence.

(5) One education and counseling session for risk reduction (ECRR) per client every twelve months for those male clients whose female partners are at moderate to high risk for unintended pregnancy. ECRR must be:

(a) Provided by one or more TAKE CHARGE-trained providers (see WAC 182-532-730); and

(b) Documented in the client's chart with detailed information that allows for a well-informed follow-up visit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 74.09.520, 74.09.657, 74.09.659, and 74.09.800. WSR 13-16-008, § 182-532-745, filed 7/25/13, effective 9/1/13. WSR 11-14-075, recodified as § 182-532-745, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.09.800. WSR 08-11-031, § 388-532-745, filed 5/13/08, effective 6/13/08.]

RCW 41.05.021, 74.09.520, 74.09.657, 74.09.659, and 74.09.800. WSR 13-16-008, § 182-532-745, filed 7/25/13, effective 9/1/13. WSR 11-14-075, recodified as § 182-532-745, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.09.800. WSR 08-11-031, § 388-532-745, filed 5/13/08, effective 6/13/08.

Rules

182-530,182-531-1550,182-532-730,