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Health-Related Social Needs Billing Guide Updates
Washington Apple Health·WA·Billing Guide
Effective date
Mar 6, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Washington State Health Care Authority updated the Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Billing Guide effective March 6, 2026. The update adds new sections for Community Care Hubs service and Room and Board-Only services, plus clarifies utilization limits for Room and Board services.
Action Required
By March 6, 2026: Billing team must review the updated HRSN Billing Guide on HCA's Provider billing guides and fee schedules webpage. Update billing procedures for Community Care Hubs service and Room and Board services according to the new guidelines and utilization requirements outlined in the 'What has changed?' table.