Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.47 - Basic Health Plan—Health Care Access Act.
70.47.210 - Prostate cancer screening.

RCW 70.47.210
Prostate cancer screening.

(1) Any schedule of benefits established or renewed by the Washington basic health plan after December 31, 2006, shall provide coverage for prostate cancer screening, provided that the screening is delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
(2) This section shall not be construed to prevent the application of standard policy provisions applicable to other benefits, such as deductible or copayment provisions. This section does not limit the authority of the health care authority to negotiate rates and contract with specific providers for the delivery of prostate cancer screening services.

[ 2006 c 367 § 7.]

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Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 70.47 - Basic Health Plan—Health Care Access Act.

70.47.002 - Intent—2002 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 773).

70.47.005 - Transfer power, duties, and functions to Washington state health care authority.

70.47.010 - Legislative findings—Purpose—Director to coordinate eligibility.

70.47.015 - Enrollment—Findings—Intent—Enrollee premium share—Expedited application and enrollment process—Commission for insurance producers.

70.47.020 - Definitions (as amended by 2011 c 284).

70.47.030 - Basic health plan trust account—Basic health plan subscription account.