MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Expedited Authorization List effective January 1, 2023
Washington Apple Health·WA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Washington State Apple Health (Medicaid) updated their pharmacy Expedited Authorization (EA) List effective January 1, 2023. Providers must access the updated list through the HCA Provider billing guides page to determine which pharmacy services require expedited prior authorization.
Action Required
By January 1, 2023: Billing team and pharmacy staff must access the updated Expedited Authorization List on the Washington State Health Care Authority Provider billing guides and fee schedules page under Prescription Drug Program Billing Guides. Review the updated EA List to identify which pharmacy services require expedited prior authorization for Apple Health (Medicaid) patients. Update internal processes to ensure proper authorization is obtained before dispensing covered medications.