This bill amends RCW 74.09.520 to include coverage for seizure detection devices as durable medical equipment, effective January 1, 2026. The coverage is contingent upon the device being deemed medically appropriate by the recipient's healthcare provider, who must determine that the device will likely reduce bodily harm or death from seizures or provide necessary data for diagnosing or treating the recipient's health condition related to seizure activity. The bill mandates that all costs associated with the seizure detection device, including any related services or subscriptions, be fully covered, with the reimbursement rate for subscriptions set at 100 percent of the rate for monthly remote monitoring under the authority's telemonitoring benefit.

Additionally, the bill requires the authority to conduct a biennial review of the list of covered seizure detection devices to ensure that it includes the latest FDA-approved technologies, thereby providing recipients access to the most effective and current devices. Definitions for "durable medical equipment" and "seizure detection device" are also provided to clarify the scope of the coverage.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 74.09.520