Prior Authorizations
Hospital ITA Certification
North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (North Sound BH-ASO) provides certification of payment for all Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) admissions for individuals without an Apple Health Medicaid benefit that reside in the North Sound Region.
ITA Phone line: (360) 419-6562.
Please follow the recording instructions. Facilities requesting Certification for an involuntary admission will need to leave a detailed message with the following information:
North Sound BH ASO staff will contact the requesting facility within 1-2 business days with notification of certification, and will gather any additional information needed.