Washington HB2677 requires coverage for seizure detection devices as durable medical equipment under certain circumstances.

Washington HB2677 mandates that seizure detection devices be covered as durable medical equipment if they are deemed medically appropriate based on the recipient's medical condition or status. The guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as they existed on August 27, 2015, apply. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. The reimbursement rate for a subscription supporting the use of a seizure detection device is set at 100 percent of the rate for monthly remote monitoring under the authority's telemonitoring benefit.

Washington HB2677 requires coverage for seizure detection devices as durable medical equipment under certain circumstances.

Washington HB2677 mandates that seizure detection devices be covered as durable medical equipment if they are deemed medically appropriate based on the recipient's medical condition or status. The guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as they existed on August 27, 2015, apply. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. The reimbursement rate for a subscription supporting the use of a seizure detection device is set at 100 percent of the rate for monthly remote monitoring under the authority's telemonitoring benefit.