WAC 388-448-0130

Effective August 1, 2001

WAC 388-448-0130 Treatment and referral requirements

We refer you to medical providers for available medical treatment or other agencies for treatment, rehabilitation or work activities when we decide it will improve your ability to be gainfully employed or reduce your need for GAU. "Available medical treatment" means medical, surgical, chemical dependency, or mental health services, or a combination of them.

  1. When you are first approved and at each review determination, we give you written information regarding your treatment requirements. 

  2. You must accept and follow through on required medical treatment and referrals to other agencies and services, including applying for SSI, unless you have good cause for not doing so. Examples of good cause are found in WAC 388-448-0140.

  3. We may require you to undergo alcohol or drug treatment before reviewing your eligibility for GAU.

  4. You may request a fair hearing if you disagree with the treatment or referral requirements we set for you

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