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HCA: Rulemaking Notice for WSR 23-13

Jun 26, 2023
The Health Care Authority (HCA) recently sent the following alert to dental Medicaid providers.

Preproposal - Statement of Inquiry (CR101)

WAC 182-535-1088, Dental-related services - Covered - Periodontic services
To read the filing notice, see WSR 23-13-022

Note: The HCA is amending this rule as the operating budget this past session provided funding to increase the allowable number of periodontal treatments to up to four per 12-month period for Apple Health eligible clients, ages 21 and over, with a current diagnosis of diabetes.

WAC 182-535A-0040, Orthodontic treatment and orthodontic-related services- Covered, noncovered, and limitations to coverage
To read the filing notice, see WSR 23-13-024

Note: The HCA is amending this rule to make language less restrictive in subsection (5)(c) from covering a “case study when done in conjunction with limited or comprehensive orthodontic treatment only” to a “case study when done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.”