Purpose: To describe treatment services available to persons eligible for the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act (ADATSA) program.
What are the groups that receive priority for ADATSA services?
WAC 182-508-0310
WAC 182-508-0310
Effective October 14, 2012
WAC 182-508-0310 ADATSA--Purpose.
The Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act (ADATSA) is a legislative enactment providing state-funded treatment and support to chemically dependent indigent individuals.
ADATSA provides eligible individuals with treatment if they are chemically dependent and would benefit from it.
If an individual qualifies for the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act (ADATSA) they may be eligible for:
Alcohol/drug treatment services and support based on an individual assessment of alcohol/drug involvement and treatment needs in accordance with RCS 70.96A.100.
Meets financial eligibility criteria for the ADATSA program of assistance, and
Meets the clinical incapacity and categorical eligibility criteria for the ADATSA program, and
Is not eligible for TANF, SSI, ABD Cash with Categorically Needy Medical Assistance, Medically Needy Medical Assistance, or
Is eligible for Medical Care Services (MCS) but chooses to receive the ADATSA Program in lieu of MCS.
ADATSA clients receive residential and outpatient treatment services, medical assistance, and depending upon available funding, may receive living stipends through their receipt of the ADATSA program of public assistance.
NOTE:
Do not presume MCS ineligibility because a person has chemical dependency issues. If a person has other physical/mental impairments that could make him/her eligible for MCS based on incapacity, the FSS refers the person to an incapacity specialist to explore eligibility for MCS. Coordinate with the chemical dependency treatment agency and social worker to determine the best program and course of treatment for some individuals.