Each vendor or group who has a contract and is rendering service to eligible persons as defined in this chapter or other applicable law shall submit such charges as agreed upon between the department or authority, as appropriate, and the individual or group no later than twelve months from the date of service. If the final charges are not presented within the twelve-month period, they shall not be a charge against the state. Said twelve-month period may also be extended by regulation, but only if required by applicable federal law or regulation, and to no more than the extension of time so required.
RCW 74.09.160
Presentment of charges by contractors.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Pinehurst Park Royal Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Thompson (1982)
Most recently applied in Pinehurst Park Royal Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Thompson (July 1982)
2018 c 201 s 7008; 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 s 10; 1991 c 103 s 1; 1980 c 32 s 11; 1979 ex.s. c 81 s 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 48 s 1; 1959 c 26 s 74.09.160
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.