The Washington Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch Authorization Request Form is a document provided by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to authorize the prescribing of buprenorphine transdermal patches to treat opioid addiction in eligible patients in the state of Washington. The form includes information about the patient's medical history, the diagnosis of opioid addiction, and the patient's treatment plan. The form must be completed and signed by the prescribing provider, the patient, and the patient's guardian (if applicable). There are two types of Washington Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch Authorization Request Forms: the short form and the long form. The short form is used to authorize the prescribing of up to a three-month supply of buprenorphine transdermal patches. The long form is used to authorize the prescribing of up to a six-month supply of buprenorphine transdermal patches.