2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 71.36.020: Plan for early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services.

The department, in consultation with the office of financial management, shall develop a plan and criteria for the use of early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services related to mental health that includes at least the following components:

     (1) Criteria for screening and assessment of mental illness and emotional disturbance;

     (2) Criteria for determining the appropriate level of medically necessary services a child receives, including but not limited to development of a multidisciplinary plan of care when appropriate, and prior authorization for receipt of mental health services;

     (3) Qualifications for children's mental health providers;

     (4) Other cost control mechanisms, such as managed care arrangements and prospective or capitated payments for mental health services; and

     (5) Mechanisms to ensure that federal medicaid matching funds are obtained for services, to the greatest extent practicable.

     In developing the plan, the department shall provide an opportunity for comment by the major child-serving systems and regional support networks. The plan shall be submitted to appropriate committees of the legislature on or before December 1, 2003.

[2003 c 281 § 4; 1991 c 326 § 13.]

Legislative support affirmed -- 2003 c 281: See note following RCW 71.36.040.