2015 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.47 Basic health plan—Health care access act.
70.47.210 Prostate cancer screening.
RCW 70.47.210 Prostate cancer screening.
(1) Any schedule of benefits established or renewed by the Washington basic health plan after December 31, 2006, shall provide coverage for prostate cancer screening, provided that the screening is delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
(2) This section shall not be construed to prevent the application of standard policy provisions applicable to other benefits, such as deductible or copayment provisions. This section does not limit the authority of the health care authority to negotiate rates and contract with specific providers for the delivery of prostate cancer screening services.
[2006 c 367 § 7.]
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