Section 388-101D-0165. Client transportation.

(1) The service provider must meet the client's transportation needs by:

(a) Not charging the client for transportation costs except as specified in the client's individual support plan;

(b) Using the client's medicaid coupons for covered transportation, if available; and

(c) Ensuring that other transportation is provided as specified in the client's individual support plan.

(2) The service provider must provide transportation or ensure that clients have a way to get to and from:

(a) Emergency medical care;

(b) Medical appointments; and

(c) Therapies.

(3) As specified in the client's individual support plan, the service provider must provide necessary assistance with transportation to and from:

(a) School or other publicly funded services;

(b) Work;

(c) Leisure or recreation activities; and

(d) Client-requested activities.

(4) A vehicle that the service provider uses to transport clients must be insured as required by chapters 46.29 and 46.30 RCW.

(5) The service provider must maintain a business automobile insurance policy on service provider owned vehicles used to transport clients.

(6) The service provider must maintain nonowned vehicle insurance coverage for vehicles not owned by the service provider but used to transport clients.

(7) Service providers, employees, subcontractors, and volunteers who transport clients must have a valid driver's license as required by chapter 46.20 RCW.

[WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0165, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3380, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]

WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0165, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3380, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.