# WAC 182-549-1300: WAC 182-549-1300. Rural health clinics — Services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1300

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 182-549-1300
- **Heading:** WAC 182-549-1300. Rural health clinics — Services
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 182 / Chapter 182-549 / Section 182-549-1300

## Text

(1) Rural health clinic (RHC) services are defined under 42 C.F.R. 440.20(b).
(2) The medicaid agency pays for RHC services when they are:
(a) Within the scope of an encounter-eligible client's benefit package. See WAC 182-501-0060 ; and
(b) Medically necessary as defined in WAC 182-500-0070 .
(3) RHC services may be provided by any of the following individuals in accordance with 42 C.F.R. 405.2401, 491.7, and 491.8:
(a) Physicians;
(b) Physician assistants (PA);
(c) Nurse practitioners (NP);
(d) Nurse midwives or other specialized nurse practitioners;
(e) Certified nurse midwives;
(f) Registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN);
(g) Psychologists or clinical social workers; and
(h) Dental services specified in 42 C.F.R. Sec. 440.100.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 182-549-1000 WAC 182-549-1000. Rural health clinics — Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1000.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1100 WAC 182-549-1100. Rural health clinics — Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1100.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1200 WAC 182-549-1200. Rural health clinics — Enrollment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1200.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1300 WAC 182-549-1300. Rural health clinics — Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1300.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1400 WAC 182-549-1400. Rural health clinics — Reimbursement and limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1400.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1450 WAC 182-549-1450. Rural health clinics — General payment information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1450.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1500 WAC 182-549-1500. Rural health clinics — Change in scope of service rate adjustment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1500.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1600 WAC 182-549-1600. Rural health clinics — Appeals related to overpayments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1600.md)
- [WAC 182-549-1650 WAC 182-549-1650. Rural health clinics — Appeals related to rate setting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_549_1650.md)

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