WAC 246-650-991   Specialty clinic support fee.  (1) The department has the authority under RCW 70.83.040 to collect a fee for each infant screened to fund specialty clinics that provide treatment services for hemoglobin diseases, phenylketonuria, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, congenital hypothyroidism and other disorders defined by the state board of health under RCW 70.83.020.

     (2) The specialty clinic support fee is $3.50. It is to be collected in conjunction with the screening charge from the parents or other responsible party through the facility where the screening specimen is obtained.

     (3) However, effective through June 30, 2007, the department will collect an additional $3.10 to fund specialty clinics that provide treatment services for other disorders defined by the board under RCW 70.83.020.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.83.040. 05-20-108, § 246-650-991, filed 10/5/05, effective 11/5/05; 99-20-036, § 246-650-991, filed 9/29/99, effective 10/30/99.]