Allowable and non-allowable Medical Practitioners for spenddown
Revised March 25, 2011
Allowable Practitioners
- M.D. Physicians
- Opticians
- D.O. Osteopaths
- Pharmacists
- D.D.S. Dentists, Denturists, Orthodontist, Periodontists
- ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
- D.C. Chiropractors
- Psychologists/Psychiatrists
- P.A. Physician Assistants
- CRN Certified Registered Nurses
- D.P.M. Podiatrists
- Midwives
- O.D. Optometrist
- X-ray technicians
- Dental Hygienists
- Electrotherapists
- Hydrotherapists
- Inhalation/Respiratory therapists
- Licensed practical nurses
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Speech therapists
Allowable Practitioners with a Documented Referral from an M.D., D.O.,
D.D.S., OR A.RN.P.
- Acupuncturists
- Dieticians
- Naturopaths
Non-Allowable Practitioners
- Herbalists
- Homeopaths
- Holistic Healers
- Hypnotists
- Masseurs or manipulators
- Psychic or faith healers
- Sanipractors
- Veterinarians
- Practitioners not recognized under WA State Law