Washington § 48.21.197 - Chemical dependency benefits — Rules.

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§ 48.21.197. Chemical dependency benefits — Rules.

By September 1, 1987, the insurance commissioner shall adopt rules governing benefits for treatment of chemical dependency under medical plans issued under chapters 48.21, 48.44, and 48.46 RCW. These rules shall recognize that many persons are dependent on both alcohol and drugs; they shall prohibit the stacking of benefits and shall require that benefits for chemical dependency be equivalent to benefits previously required for alcoholism.
[ 1987 c 458 s 21.]

Notes

Severability—1987 c 458: See note following RCW 48.21.160.

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