Section 246-71-030. Renewing qualifying patients and designated providers in the data base.

(1) Recognition cards expire on the expiration date indicated on the patient's or designated provider's authorization. To be valid, an authorization must expire no later than:

(a) Twelve months after the date it was issued for patients age eighteen and over;

(b) Twelve months after the date it was issued for designated providers; or

(c) Six months after the date it was issued for patients under the age of eighteen.

(2) To renew a recognition card a patient or designated provider must receive a new authorization following reexamination of the patient by a health care practitioner. The qualifying patient or designated provider may take their new authorization to an endorsed outlet to be entered into the data base.

(3) The procedures in WAC 246-71-020 must be used to enter the patient's or designated provider's new authorization into the data base.

(4) The consultant shall ensure that the information required by WAC 246-71-020(9) is updated and accurate at the time of renewal.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.51A.230. WSR 16-11-086, § 246-71-030, filed 5/17/16, effective 6/17/16.]

RCW 69.51A.230. WSR 16-11-086, § 246-71-030, filed 5/17/16, effective 6/17/16.

Rules

246-71-020,246-71-020,