RCW 71.12.730
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With respect to a person enrolled in medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW, a *psychiatric hospital shall make every effort to:
(1)Inform the medicaid managed care organization in which the person is enrolled of the person's discharge or change in care plan on the following timelines:
(a)For an anticipated discharge, no later than 24 hours prior to the known discharge date; or
(b)For all other discharges, including if the person leaves against medical advice, no later than the date of discharge or departure from the facility; and
(2)Engage with medicaid managed care organizations in discharge planning, which includes informing and connecting patients to care management resources at the appropriate managed care organization.
[ 2022 c 215 s 4 .]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The term "psychiatric hospital" was changed to "behavioral health hospital" by 2024 c 121 s 19 .
Finding — Intent — 2022 c 215: See note following RCW 70.320.020 .