MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Wildfire Response—Reminder of Telemedicine Options Available
Washington Apple Health·WA · Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy·Provider Alert
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Sep 3, 2026
Summary
The Washington State Health Care Authority issued a reminder to Apple Health (Medicaid) providers that telemedicine options—including audio/visual and audio-only services—are available for displaced wildfire victims. No policy changes are being implemented; this is purely a reminder to utilize existing telemedicine coverage already documented in HCA billing guides.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Billing team should review existing Apple Health telemedicine coverage options in HCA Provider billing guides and fee schedules (available at HCA's website) to ensure providers are aware telemedicine can be offered to affected beneficiaries. No workflow, coding, or documentation changes are needed at this time.