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WA-20-0010
Updates the payment for professional services in case of a governor-declared state emergency (such as the current COVID-19 outbreak), when the Medicaid agency determines it is appropriate. This SPA also ensures payment for professional services provided via telephone services and /or online digital evaluation and management services at the same rates as for professional services provided face-to-face or via telemedicine, to support the delivery of health care services during a state of emergency.
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Approval Date
Effective Date
File 1 - Approval Document Media