Washington § 71.24.215 - Sliding-scale fee schedules for clients receiving behavioral health services.

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§ 71.24.215. Sliding-scale fee schedules for clients receiving behavioral health services.

Clients receiving behavioral health services funded by available resources shall be charged a fee under sliding-scale fee schedules, based on ability to pay, approved by the authority. Fees shall not exceed the actual cost of care.
[ 2019 c 325 s 1013; 2018 c 201 s 4011; 1982 c 204 s 11.]

Notes

Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.

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