WAC 296-20-03024   Will the department or self-insurer pay for nonopioid medications for the treatment of chronic, noncancer pain?  The department or self-insurer may pay for nonopioid medication for the treatment of chronic, noncancer pain when it is proper and necessary.

     For example, some drugs such as anti-convulsants, anti-depressants, and others have been demonstrated to be useful in the treatment of chronic pain and may be approved when proper and necessary.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.04.030. 00-01-040, § 296-20-03024, filed 12/7/99, effective 1/20/00.]