WAC 246-138-020   How is a good samaritan eligible for no cost testing for certain infectious diseases?  To receive no cost testing, a good samaritan must:

     (1) Seek testing from the local health department of the county of her or his residence within thirty days of the exchange of bodily fluids significantly increasing the odds of being exposed to a deadly infectious disease;

     (2) Have sustained an exchange of bodily fluids significantly increasing the odds of being exposed to a deadly infectious disease as determined by the local health officer or authorized representative, while rendering emergency care or transportation; and

     (3) Be uninsured or have health insurance that does not cover most of the costs of testing.



[Statutory Authority: 1999 c 391 § 2. 00-01-066, § 246-138-020, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.]