WAC 388-448-0140 Good cause for refusing medical treatment or other agency referrals

We may determine that you have good cause for refusing required treatment or referrals to other agencies. We may require you to provide proof to support your good cause claim. Valid reasons for refusing treatment and other agency referrals include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Valid reasons for refusing treatment referrals: 

   1. You are so fearful of the treatment that your fear could interfere with the treatment or reduce its benefits;

   2. Treatment could cause further limitations or loss of a function or an organ and you are not willing to take that risk;

   3. You practice an organized religion that prohibits treatment; or

   4. Treatment is not available without cost to you.

2. Valid reasons for refusing treatment or other agency referrals:

   1. We did not give you enough information about the requirement;

   2. You did not receive written notice of the requirement;

   3. The requirement was made in error;

   4. You are temporarily unable to participate because of documented interference, or

   5. Your medical condition or limitations are consistent with the definition of necessary supplemental accommodation (NSA), WAC 388-472-0020, and your condition or limitations contributed to your refusal per WAC 388-472-0050.