Clients receiving behavioral health services funded by available resources shall be charged a fee under sliding-scale fee schedules, based on ability to pay, approved by the authority. Fees shall not exceed the actual cost of care.

NOTES:

Effective date2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
FindingsIntentEffective date2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 71.24.215

  • Authority: means the Washington state health care authority. See Washington Code 71.24.025
  • Available resources: means funds appropriated for the purpose of providing community behavioral health programs, federal funds, except those provided according to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and state funds appropriated under this chapter or chapter 71. See Washington Code 71.24.025
  • Behavioral health services: means mental health services, substance use disorder treatment services, and co-occurring disorder treatment services as described in this chapter and chapter 71. See Washington Code 71.24.025