The Washington Physical/Occupational/Massage Therapy Provider Hotline Service Authorization Request is an online service that provides healthcare providers in the state of Washington with an authorization request form to obtain authorization from an insurance carrier for physical, occupational, or massage therapy services. The authorization request is used to obtain prior authorization for services and verify coverage under a patient's health plan. This form is required for all physical, occupational, and massage therapy services performed in Washington state. There are two different types of Washington Physical/Occupational/Massage Therapy Provider Hotline Service Authorization Requests: an Initial Authorization Request and a Reauthorization Request. The Initial Authorization Request is used to obtain authorization from an insurance carrier for a physical, occupational, or massage therapy service at the start of treatment. The Reauthorization Request is used to obtain authorization from an insurance carrier for continued physical, occupational, or massage therapy services.