Washington Administrative Code
2019 Archive

Chapter 284-43 WAC
Last Update: 12/11/19

HEALTH CARRIERS AND HEALTH PLANS
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SUBCHAPTER A
GENERAL PROVISIONS
284-43-0110Purpose.
284-43-0120Applicability and scope.
284-43-0140Compliance with state and federal laws.
284-43-0160Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER B
PLAN MANAGEMENT
284-43-0200Deadline for filing individual health plans, small group health plans, and stand-alone dental plans.
284-43-0210Transitional reinsurance program.
284-43-0230Risk adjustment program.
284-43-0250Grandfathered health plan status.
284-43-0270Market conduct requirements related to grandfathered status.
284-43-0290Small group coverage market transition requirements.
284-43-0350Individual coverage market transition requirements.
SUBCHAPTER C
OPEN AND SPECIAL ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
284-43-1020Special enrollment requirements for small group plans.
284-43-1040Special enrollment periods for small group qualified health plans.
284-43-1060Duration and effective dates of small group special enrollment periods.
284-43-1080Individual market open enrollment requirements.
284-43-1100Individual market special enrollment requirements.
284-43-1120Individual market special enrollment period requirements for qualified health plans.
284-43-1140Duration, notice requirements and effective dates of coverage for individual market special enrollment periods.
SUBCHAPTER D
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW
284-43-2000Health care services utilization review—Generally.
284-43-2020Drug utilization review—Generally.
284-43-2050Prior authorization processes.
284-43-2060Extenuating circumstances in prior authorization.
SUBCHAPTER E
ADVERSE BENEFIT DETERMINATION PROCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR NONGRANDFATHERED PLANS
284-43-3000Scope and intent.
284-43-3010Definitions.
284-43-3030Review of adverse benefit determinations—Generally.
284-43-3050Explanation of right to review.
284-43-3070Notice and explanation of adverse benefit determination—General requirements.
284-43-3090Electronic disclosure and communication by carriers.
284-43-3110Internal review of adverse benefit determinations.
284-43-3130Exhaustion of internal review remedies.
284-43-3150Notice of internal review determination.
284-43-3170Expedited review.
284-43-3190Concurrent expedited review of adverse benefit determinations.
SUBCHAPTER F
GRANDFATHERED HEALTH PLAN APPEAL PROCEDURES
284-43-4000Application of subchapter F.
284-43-4020Grievance and complaint procedures—Generally.
284-43-4040Procedures for review and appeal of adverse determinations.
SUBCHAPTER G
GRIEVANCES
284-43-4500Definition.
284-43-4520Grievance process—Generally.
SUBCHAPTER H
HEALTH PLAN BENEFITS
284-43-5000Preexisting condition limitations.
284-43-5020Recognizing the exercise of conscience by purchasers of basic health plan services and ensuring access for all enrollees to such services.
284-43-5060General prescription drug benefit requirements.
284-43-5080Prescription drug benefit design.
284-43-5100Formulary changes.
284-43-5110Cost-sharing for prescription drugs.
284-43-5130Health plan disclosure requirements.
284-43-5150Unfair practice relating to health coverage.
284-43-5170Prescription drug benefit disclosures.
284-43-5200Anticancer medication.
284-43-5400Purpose and scope.
284-43-5410Definitions.
284-43-5420Clinical trials.
284-43-5440Medical necessity determination.
284-43-5600Essential health benefits package benchmark reference plan.
284-43-5602Essential health benefits package benchmark reference plan.
284-43-5620Plan design.
284-43-5622Plan design.
284-43-5640Essential health benefit categories.
284-43-5642Essential health benefit categories.
284-43-5700Essential health benefit category—Pediatric oral services.
284-43-5702Essential health benefit category—Pediatric oral services.
284-43-5720Purpose and scope—Pediatric dental benefits for health benefit plans sold outside of the health benefit exchange.
284-43-5740Definitions.
284-43-5760Pediatric dental benefits design—Methods of satisfying requirements.
284-43-5780Pediatric vision services.
284-43-5782Pediatric vision services.
284-43-5800Plan cost-sharing and benefit substitutions and limitations.
284-43-5820Representations regarding coverage.
284-43-5900Effective date.
SUBCHAPTER I
HEALTH PLAN RATES
284-43-6000Authority and purpose.
284-43-6010Applicability and scope.
284-43-6020Definitions.
284-43-6040Demonstration that benefits provided are not reasonable in relation to the amount charged for a contract per RCW 48.44.020 and 48.46.060.
284-43-6100Contents of individual and small group filings.
SUBCHAPTER J
HEALTH PLANS, STAND-ALONE DENTAL PLANS AND STAND-ALONE VISION PLANS—FILING REQUIREMENTS
284-43-6500Applicability and scope.
284-43-6520Definitions.
284-43-6540Summary for group contract filings other than small group contract filings.
284-43-6560When a carrier is required to file.
284-43-6580General contents of all filings.
284-43-6600Issuer filing of attestation form, transparency tools.
284-43-6620Experience records.
284-43-6640Evaluating experience data.
284-43-6660Summary for individual and small group contract filings.
284-43-6680Geographic rating area factor development.
284-43-6681Geographic rating area factor development on or after January 1, 2019.
284-43-6700Geographic rating area designation.
284-43-6701Geographic rating area designation on or after January 1, 2019.
SUBCHAPTER K
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
284-43-7000Scope and intent—Parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
284-43-7010Definitions.
284-43-7020Classification of benefits.
284-43-7040Measuring health plan benefits—Financial requirements and quantitative treatment limitations.
284-43-7060Measuring health plan benefits—Nonquantitative treatment limitations.
284-43-7080Prohibited exclusions.
284-43-7100Required disclosures.
284-43-7120Compliance and reporting of quantitative parity analysis.
SUBCHAPTER L
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND CONTRACEPTION
284-43-7200Purpose and scope.
284-43-7210Definitions.
284-43-7220Coverage required.
284-43-7230Services provided without discrimination, prohibited limitations, and confidentiality.
284-43-7240Access to contraceptive services and supplies.
284-43-7250Filing requirements.
284-43-7260Deductibles for over-the-counter contraceptives and voluntary male sterilization in HSA qualifying plans.
284-43-7270Access to prenatal vitamins and breast pumps.
SUBCHAPTER M
SHORT-TERM LIMITED DURATION MEDICAL PLANS
284-43-8000Definition of short-term limited duration medical plan.
284-43-8010Standard disclosure form for short-term limited duration medical plans.
284-43-8020Commissioner's approval required.
284-43-8030Short-term limited duration medical plan cancellation and rescission.
284-43-8100Definitions.
284-43-8110Requirements for Pathway 1 Association Health Plan form filings related to the bona fide status of Pathway 1 Associations.
284-43-8120Requirements for governmental plans.
284-43-8130Association health plan compliance with statutory or regulatory changes.
284-43-8140Transition of plans purchased by association members.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
284-43-0310Association health plan compliance with statutory or regulatory changes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 16-14-106 (Matter No. R 2016-11), § 284-43-0310, filed 7/6/16, effective 8/6/16. WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-0310, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.700, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 45 C.F.R. 150.101(2). WSR 14-01-039 (Matter No. R 2013-13), § 284-170-955, filed 12/11/13, effective 1/11/14.] Amended and decodified by WSR 19-22-032, filed 10/30/19, effective 11/30/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.733. Recodified as § 284-43-8130.
284-43-0330Transition of plans purchased by association members. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 16-14-106 (Matter No. R 2016-11), § 284-43-0330, filed 7/6/16, effective 8/6/16. WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-0330, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.700, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 45 C.F.R. 150.101(2). WSR 14-01-039 (Matter No. R 2013-13), § 284-170-958, filed 12/11/13, effective 1/11/14.] Amended and decodified by WSR 19-22-032, filed 10/30/19, effective 11/30/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.733. Recodified as § 284-43-8140.
284-43-040Review and approval of certified health plan provider selection, termination, and dispute resolution provisions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060 (3)(a), 48.43.140, 43.72.100(4) and 43.72.100(6). WSR 94-23-056, § 284-43-040, filed 11/14/94, effective 12/15/94.] Repealed by WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243.
284-43-100Health carrier standards for women's right to directly access certain health care practitioners for women's health care services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 96-16-050 (Matter No. R 95-10), § 284-43-100, filed 8/1/96, effective 9/1/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243.
284-43-110Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-110, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-0110.
284-43-120Applicability and scope. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-120, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-120, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-0120.
284-43-125Compliance with state and federal laws. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-125, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-0140.
284-43-130Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.165.0301, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060(2), and 48.46.200. WSR 15-24-074 (Matter No. R 2014-13), § 284-43-130, filed 11/25/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-130, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-130, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-130, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 2000 c 79 § 26, and RCW 48.30.040, 48.44.110, 48.46.400. WSR 01-03-032 (Matter No. R 2000-04), § 284-43-130, filed 1/9/01, effective 2/9/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.30.040, 48.44.110 and 48.46.400. WSR 99-19-032 (Matter No. R 98-7), § 284-43-130, filed 9/8/99, effective 10/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-130, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-0160.
284-43-200Network access—General standards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-200, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-200, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-200, filed 1/24/00, effective 3/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-200, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9970.
284-43-201Alternate access delivery request. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-201, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9971.
284-43-202Maintenance of sufficient provider networks. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-202, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9972.
284-43-203Use of subcontracted networks. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-203, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9973.
284-43-204Provider directories. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-204, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9974.
284-43-205Every category of health care providers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-205, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050 and 48.46.200. WSR 99-16-036 (Matter No. R 98-20), § 284-43-205, filed 7/28/99, effective 8/28/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9975.
284-43-210Access plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-210, filed 1/24/00, effective 1/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-210, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-037 (Matter No. R 2008-17), filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-43-220Network reports—Format. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-220, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.510 and 48.43.515. WSR 11-07-015 (Matter No. R 2011-01), § 284-43-220, filed 3/8/11, effective 4/8/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-037 (Matter No. R 2008-17), § 284-43-220, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.515, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200, 48.42.100, 48.43.515, 48.46.030. WSR 03-09-142 (Matter No. R 2003-01), § 284-43-220, filed 4/23/03, effective 5/24/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-220, filed 1/24/00, effective 1/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-220, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9976.
284-43-221Essential community providers for exchange plans—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.43.515, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-22-007, § 284-43-221, filed 10/23/14, effective 11/23/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-221, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9977.
284-43-222Essential community providers for exchange plans—Network access. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.43.515, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-22-007, § 284-43-222, filed 10/23/14, effective 11/23/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-222, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9978.
284-43-225Issuer recordkeeping—Provider networks. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-225, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9979.
284-43-229Tiered provider networks. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-229, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9980.
284-43-230Assessment of access. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-230, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9981.
284-43-250Issuer standards for women's right to directly access certain health care practitioners for women's health care services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-250, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-250, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-250, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9982.
284-43-251Enrollee's access to providers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-251, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-251, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9983.
284-43-252Hospital emergency service departments and practice groups. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-252, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9984.
284-43-260Standards for temporary substitution of contracted network providers—"Locum tenens" providers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.515. WSR 08-01-025 (Matter No. R 2005-04), § 284-43-260, filed 12/10/07, effective 1/10/08.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9985.
284-43-262Rule concerning contracted network providers called to active duty military service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.515. WSR 08-01-025 (Matter No. R 2005-04), § 284-43-262, filed 12/10/07, effective 1/10/08.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9986.
284-43-300Provider and facility contracts with issuers—Generally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-300, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-300, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9990.
284-43-310Selection of participating providers—Credentialing and unfair discrimination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-310, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-310, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9991.
284-43-320Provider contracts—Standards—Hold harmless provisions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-320, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-320, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-320, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9992.
284-43-321Provider contracts—Terms and conditions of payment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-321, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9993.
284-43-3210External review of adverse benefit determinations. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-3210, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.530. WSR 15-24-072 (Matter No. R 2015-12), § 284-43-550, filed 11/25/15, effective 12/26/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-550, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Repealed by WSR 16-23-168 (Matter No. R 2016-17), filed 11/23/16, effective 1/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.535, and 48.43.537.
284-43-322Provider contracts—Dispute resolution process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-322, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9994.
284-43-323Pharmacy identification cards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.023, 48.44.050, 48.46.200. WSR 03-07-006 (Matter No. R 2002-04), § 284-43-323, filed 3/6/03, effective 4/6/03.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9995.
284-43-324Provider contracts—Audit guidelines. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-324, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9996.
284-43-325Pharmacy claims—Rejections, notifications and disclosures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.165.0301, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060(2), and 48.46.200. WSR 15-24-074 (Matter No. R 2014-13), § 284-43-325, filed 11/25/15, effective 7/1/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9997.
284-43-330Participating provider—Filing and approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-330, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200, and 2013 c 277 § 1. WSR 13-16-045 (Matter No. R 2012-24), § 284-43-330, filed 7/31/13, effective 8/31/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-330, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-330, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9998.
284-43-331Effective date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-331, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-331, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-9999.
284-43-340Effective date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-340, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Repealed by WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245.
284-43-4060Independent review of adverse determinations. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-4060, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.530. WSR 15-24-072 (Matter No. R 2015-12), § 284-43-630, filed 11/25/15, effective 12/26/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.53.535(10). WSR 08-07-101 (Matter R 2006-11), § 284-43-630, filed 3/19/08, effective 4/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-630, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 16-23-168 (Matter No. R 2016-17), filed 11/23/16, effective 1/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.535, and 48.43.537.
284-43-410Health care services utilization review—Generally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.165.0301, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060(2), and 48.46.200. WSR 15-24-074 (Matter No. R 2014-13), § 284-43-410, filed 11/25/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.530, P.L. 111-148 (2010, as amended) and regulations issued on June 24, 2011, amending 45 C.F.R. Part 147. WSR 11-24-004 (Matter No. R 2011-18), § 284-43-410, filed 11/28/11, effective 12/29/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.520. WSR 10-23-051 (Matter No. R 2009-19), § 284-43-410, filed 11/10/10, effective 12/11/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-410, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-2000.
284-43-420Drug utilization review—Generally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.165.0301, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060(2), and 48.46.200. WSR 15-24-074 (Matter No. R 2014-13), § 284-43-420, filed 11/25/15, effective 7/1/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-2020.
284-43-500Scope and intent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-500, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3000.
284-43-5040Coverage for pharmacy services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 16-14-106 (Matter No. R 2016-11), § 284-43-5040, filed 7/6/16, effective 8/6/16. WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-5040, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 2000 c 79 § 26, and RCW 48.30.040, 48.44.110, 48.46.400. WSR 01-03-032 (Matter No. R 2000-04), § 284-43-815, filed 1/9/01, effective 2/9/01.] Repealed by WSR 17-01-166 (Matter No. R 2016-16), filed 12/21/16, effective 12/31/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.510.
284-43-505Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-505, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3010.
284-43-510Review of adverse benefit determinations—Generally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-510, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3030.
284-43-511Explanation of right to review. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-511, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3050.
284-43-515Notice and explanation of adverse benefit determination—General requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-515, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3070.
284-43-520Electronic disclosure and communication by carriers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-520, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3090.
284-43-525Internal review of adverse benefit determinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-525, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3110.
284-43-530Exhaustion of internal review remedies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-530, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3130.
284-43-535Notice of internal review determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-535, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3150.
284-43-540Expedited review. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-540, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3170.
284-43-545Concurrent expedited review of adverse benefit determinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-545, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3190.
284-43-550External review of adverse benefit determinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.530. WSR 15-24-072 (Matter No. R 2015-12), § 284-43-550, filed 11/25/15, effective 12/26/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-550, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-3210.
284-43-6060General contents of all filings. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6060, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-925, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-925, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-925, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Amended and decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6580.
284-43-6080Issuer filing of attestation form, transparency tools. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6080, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.340, and 48.44.050. WSR 15-21-095 (Matter No. R 2015-03), § 284-43-927, filed 10/21/15, effective 1/1/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6600.
284-43-610Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.46.100 and 48.46.200. WSR 99-24-075 (Matter No. R 98-17), § 284-43-610, filed 11/29/99, effective 12/30/99.] Repealed by WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535.
284-43-611Application of subchapter F. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-611, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-4000.
284-43-6120Experience records. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6120, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-935, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-935, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6620.
284-43-6140Evaluating experience data. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6140, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-940, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-940, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6640.
284-43-615Grievance and complaint procedures—Generally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-615, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-615, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-4020.
284-43-6160Summary for individual and small group contract filings. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6160, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-945, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-945, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-945, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6660.
284-43-620Procedures for review and appeal of adverse determinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-620, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-620, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.46.100 and 48.46.200. WSR 99-24-075 (Matter No. R 98-17), § 284-43-620, filed 11/29/99, effective 12/30/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-4040.
284-43-6200Geographic rating area factor development. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6200, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 45 C.F.R. 147.102. WSR 13-11-003 (Matter No. R 2013-01), § 284-170-250, filed 5/1/13, effective 6/1/13.] Amended and decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6680.
284-43-6220Geographic rating area designation. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-6220, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 45 C.F.R. 147.102. WSR 13-11-003 (Matter No. R 2013-01), § 284-170-252, filed 5/1/13, effective 6/1/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-23-019 (Matter No. R 2016-06), filed 11/4/16, effective 12/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and 2016 c 156. Recodified as § 284-43-6700.
284-43-630Independent review of adverse determinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.530. WSR 15-24-072 (Matter No. R 2015-12), § 284-43-630, filed 11/25/15, effective 12/26/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.53.535(10). WSR 08-07-101 (Matter R 2006-11), § 284-43-630, filed 3/19/08, effective 4/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-630, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-4060.
284-43-700Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-700, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Repealed by WSR 08-09-022 (Matter No. R 2008-01), filed 4/7/08, effective 5/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200.
284-43-710Portability of health insurance benefits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-710, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-710, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Repealed by WSR 08-09-022 (Matter No. R 2008-01), filed 4/7/08, effective 5/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200.
284-43-711Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-711, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-4500.
284-43-720Guaranteed issue and restrictions on the denial, exclusion, or limitation of health benefits for preexisting conditions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-720, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-720, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Repealed by WSR 08-09-022 (Matter No. R 2008-01), filed 4/7/08, effective 5/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200.
284-43-721Grievance process—Generally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, as amended (2010). WSR 12-23-005 (Matter No. R 2011-11), § 284-43-721, filed 11/7/12, effective 11/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-4520.
284-43-730Guaranteed renewability—Health insurance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-730, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Repealed by WSR 08-09-022 (Matter No. R 2008-01), filed 4/7/08, effective 5/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200.
284-43-800Recognizing the exercise of conscience by purchasers of basic health plan services and ensuring access for all enrollees to such services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-800, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5020.
284-43-810Coverage for mental health services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.30.040, 48.44.110 and 48.46.400. WSR 99-19-032 (Matter No. R 98-7), § 284-43-810, filed 9/8/99, effective 10/9/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-09-021 (Matter No. R 2008-02), filed 4/7/08, effective 5/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.44.050, 48.46.200. Later promulgation, see RCW 48.20.580, 48.21.240, 48.44.341 and 48.46.291.
284-43-815Coverage for pharmacy services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 2000 c 79 § 26, and RCW 48.30.040, 48.44.110, 48.46.400. WSR 01-03-032 (Matter No. R 2000-04), § 284-43-815, filed 1/9/01, effective 2/9/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5040.
284-43-816General prescription drug benefit requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-816, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5060.
284-43-817Prescription drug benefit design. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-817, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5080.
284-43-818Formulary changes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.165.0301, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060(2), and 48.46.200. WSR 15-24-074 (Matter No. R 2014-13), § 284-43-818, filed 11/25/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-818, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5100.
284-43-819Cost-sharing for prescription drugs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-819, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5110.
284-43-820Health plan disclosure requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.510. WSR 10-02-068 (Matter No. R 2008-16), § 284-43-820, filed 1/4/10, effective 2/4/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-820, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5130.
284-43-821Maternity and pregnancy-related exclusions, limitations and conditions in individual plans. [Statutory Authority: 2000 c 79 and RCW 48.43.041, 48.44.020, and 48.46.060. WSR 01-03-035 (Matter No. R 2000-03), § 284-43-821, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01WAC 284-43-821WSR 01-04-087 and 01-14-054, filed 2/7/01 and 6/29/01.Effective date changed to 1/1/2002..] Repealed by WSR 01-19-001 (Matter No. R 2001-02), filed 9/5/01, effective 10/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.480, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.21.045, 48.30.010, 48.30.300, 48.41.110, 48.41.170, 48.42.010, 48.42.040, 48.42.100, 48.43.012, 48.43.025, 48.43.035, 48.43.041, 48.43.115, 48.43.520, 48.44.020, 48.44.023, 48.44.050, 48.44.220, 48.46.060, 48.46.066, 48.46.110, 48.46.200, 49.60.010, 49.60.030, 49.60.120, 49.60.178, 49.60.220.
284-43-822Unfair practice relating to health coverage. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.480, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.21.045, 48.30.010, 48.30.300, 48.41.110, 48.41.170, 48.42.010, 48.42.040, 48.42.100, 48.43.012, 48.43.025, 48.43.035, 48.43.041, 48.43.115, 48.43.520, 48.44.020, 48.44.023, 48.44.050, 48.44.220, 48.46.060, 48.46.066, 48.46.110, 48.46.200, 49.60.010, 49.60.030, 49.60.120, 49.60.178, 49.60.220. WSR 01-19-001 (Matter No. R 2001-02), § 284-43-822, filed 9/5/01, effective 10/6/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5150.
284-43-823Maternity and pregnancy-related exclusions, limitations and conditions in group plans. [Statutory Authority: 2000 c 79 and RCW 48.43.041, 48.44.020, and 48.46.060. WSR 01-03-035 (Matter No. R 2000-03), § 284-43-823, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01WAC 284-43-823WSR 01-04-087 and 01-14-054, filed 2/7/01 and 6/29/01.Effective date changed to 1/1/2002..] Repealed by WSR 01-19-001 (Matter No. R 2001-02), filed 9/5/01, effective 10/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.480, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.21.045, 48.30.010, 48.30.300, 48.41.110, 48.41.170, 48.42.010, 48.42.040, 48.42.100, 48.43.012, 48.43.025, 48.43.035, 48.43.041, 48.43.115, 48.43.520, 48.44.020, 48.44.023, 48.44.050, 48.44.220, 48.46.060, 48.46.066, 48.46.110, 48.46.200, 49.60.010, 49.60.030, 49.60.120, 49.60.178, 49.60.220.
284-43-824Effective date. [Statutory Authority: 2000 c 79 and RCW 48.43.041, 48.44.020, and 48.46.060. WSR 01-03-035 (Matter No. R 2000-03), § 284-43-824, filed 1/9/01, effective 2/9/01.] Repealed by WSR 01-19-001 (Matter No. R 2001-02), filed 9/5/01, effective 10/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.480, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.21.045, 48.30.010, 48.30.300, 48.41.110, 48.41.170, 48.42.010, 48.42.040, 48.42.100, 48.43.012, 48.43.025, 48.43.035, 48.43.041, 48.43.115, 48.43.520, 48.44.020, 48.44.023, 48.44.050, 48.44.220, 48.46.060, 48.46.066, 48.46.110, 48.46.200, 49.60.010, 49.60.030, 49.60.120, 49.60.178, 49.60.220.
284-43-825Prescription drug benefit disclosures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-825, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5170.
284-43-840Anticancer medication. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-840, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5200.
284-43-849Purpose and scope. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-849, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5400.
284-43-850Clinical trials. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 13-03-038 (Matter No. R 2012-25), § 284-43-850, filed 1/9/13, effective 2/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.02.062, 48.18.140, 48.43.525, 48.44.050, 48.44.440(2), 48.44.460(2), 48.46.200, and 48.46.510. WSR 12-21-019 (Matter No. R 2012-03), § 284-43-850, filed 10/8/12, effective 11/8/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5420.
284-43-852Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-852, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5410.
284-43-860Medical necessity determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-860, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5440.
284-43-865Essential health benefits package benchmark reference plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-865, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15. Statutory Authority: 2012 c 87 and RCW 48.02.060. WSR 12-19-099 (Matter No. R 2012-19), § 284-43-865, filed 9/19/12, effective 10/20/12.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5600.
284-43-8651Essential health benefits package benchmark reference plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-8651, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5602.
284-43-877Plan design. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-877, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.715. WSR 14-06-069 (Matter No. R 2013-28), § 284-43-877, filed 3/3/14, effective 4/3/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-877, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5620.
284-43-8771Plan design. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-8771, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5622.
284-43-878Essential health benefit categories. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-878, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.715. WSR 14-15-012 (Matter No. R 2014-03), § 284-43-878, filed 7/3/14, effective 7/3/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-878, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5640.
284-43-8781Essential health benefit categories. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-8781, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5642.
284-43-879Essential health benefit category—Pediatric oral services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-879, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.715. WSR 14-09-080 (Matter No. R 2013-19), § 284-43-879, filed 4/18/14, effective 5/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-879, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5700.
284-43-8791Essential health benefit category—Pediatric oral services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-8791, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5702.
284-43-880Pediatric vision services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-880, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 14-23-092 (Matter No. R 2014-04), § 284-43-880, filed 11/19/14, effective 12/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-880, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5780.
284-43-8801Pediatric vision services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.460, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, and 48.43.715. WSR 15-20-042 (Matter No. R 2015-02), § 284-43-8801, filed 9/29/15, effective 9/29/15.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5782.
284-43-882Plan cost-sharing and benefit substitutions and limitations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-882, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5800.
284-43-885Representations regarding coverage. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.21.241, 48.21.320, 48.44.050, 48.44.341, 48.44.460, 48.46.200, 48.46.291, 48.46.530, 48.43.715, and Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (Mar. 23, 2010) (PPACA), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (Mar. 30, 2010), in particular § 1302 of PPACA, § 10104 (b)(1) (HCERA). WSR 13-15-025 (Matter No. R 2012-17), § 284-43-885, filed 7/9/13, effective 7/10/13.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5820.
284-43-899Effective date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-899, filed 1/9/01, effective 2/9/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-5900.
284-43-900Authority and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-900, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Repealed by WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200.
284-43-901Authority and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-901, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6000.
284-43-905Applicability and scope. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-905, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-905, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6010.
284-43-910Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-910, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-910, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-910, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6020.
284-43-915Demonstration that benefits provided are not reasonable in relation to the amount charged for a contract per RCW 48.44.020 and 48.46.060. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-915, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-915, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6040.
284-43-920When a carrier is required to file. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-920, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-920, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Repealed by WSR 16-03-018 (Matter No. R2015-04), filed 1/8/16, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064, 48.46.066, and 2015 c 19.
284-43-925General contents of all filings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-925, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-925, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-925, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6060.
284-43-927Issuer filing of attestation form, transparency tools. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.340, and 48.44.050. WSR 15-21-095 (Matter No. R 2015-03), § 284-43-927, filed 10/21/15, effective 1/1/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6080.
284-43-930Contents of individual and small group filings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-930, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-930, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.92.140. WSR 98-11-089 (Matter No. R 98-8), § 284-43-930, filed 5/20/98, effective 6/20/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-930, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6100.
284-43-935Experience records. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-935, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-935, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6120.
284-43-940Evaluating experience data. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-940, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-940, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6140.
284-43-945Summary for individual and small group contract filings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.110, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060, 48.46.200. WSR 08-20-071 (Matter No. R 2008-08), § 284-43-945, filed 9/25/08, effective 10/26/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-945, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-945, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-6160.
284-43-950Summary for group contract filings other than small group contract filings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200. WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), § 284-43-950, filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-950, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Repealed by WSR 16-03-018 (Matter No. R2015-04), filed 1/8/16, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064, 48.46.066, and 2015 c 19.
284-43-955Effective date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.44.020 (2)(d), 48.44.022, 48.44.023, 48.46.060 (3)(d) and (5), 48.46.064 and 48.46.066. WSR 98-04-011 (Matter No. R 97-2), § 284-43-955, filed 1/23/98, effective 3/1/98.] Repealed by WSR 05-07-006 (Matter No. R 2004-05), filed 3/3/05, effective 4/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, and 48.46.200.
284-43-970Purpose and scope. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.20.450, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and P.L. 111-148 and the interim final regulations issued June 28, 2010, found at Vol. 75 F.R. 37187-37241, and codified in 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147. WSR 11-13-068 (Matter No. R 2010-16), § 284-43-970, filed 6/15/11, effective 7/16/11.] Repealed by WSR 14-08-036 (Matter No. R 2014-01), filed 3/26/14, effective 4/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147.
284-43-975Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.20.450, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and P.L. 111-148 and the interim final regulations issued June 28, 2010, found at Vol. 75 F.R. 37187-37241, and codified in 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147. WSR 11-13-068 (Matter No. R 2010-16), § 284-43-975, filed 6/15/11, effective 7/16/11.] Repealed by WSR 14-08-036 (Matter No. R 2014-01), filed 3/26/14, effective 4/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147.
284-43-980Preexisting conditions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.20.450, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and P.L. 111-148 and the interim final regulations issued June 28, 2010, found at Vol. 75 F.R. 37187-37241, and codified in 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147. WSR 11-13-068 (Matter No. R 2010-16), § 284-43-980, filed 6/15/11, effective 7/16/11.] Repealed by WSR 14-08-036 (Matter No. R 2014-01), filed 3/26/14, effective 4/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147.
284-43-985Enrollment of persons under age nineteen. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.20.450, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, and P.L. 111-148 and the interim final regulations issued June 28, 2010, found at Vol. 75 F.R. 37187-37241, and codified in 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147. WSR 11-13-068 (Matter No. R 2010-16), § 284-43-985, filed 6/15/11, effective 7/16/11.] Repealed by WSR 14-08-036 (Matter No. R 2014-01), filed 3/26/14, effective 4/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120(2), 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 144, 146 and 147.
284-43-990Scope and intent—Parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-990, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7000.
284-43-991Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-991, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7010.
284-43-992Classification of benefits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-992, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7020.
284-43-993Measuring health plan benefits—Financial requirements and quantitative treatment limitations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-993, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7040.
284-43-994Measuring health plan benefits—Nonquantitative treatment limitations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-994, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7060.
284-43-995Prohibited exclusions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-995, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7080.
284-43-996Required disclosures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-996, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7100.
284-43-997Compliance and reporting of quantitative parity analysis. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.715, 48.44.050, 48.46.200 and Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-343. WSR 14-23-057 (Matter No. R 2012-29), § 284-43-997, filed 11/17/14, effective 12/18/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-01-081, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Recodified as § 284-43-7120.
284-43-9970Network access—General standards. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9970, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-200, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-200, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-200, filed 1/24/00, effective 3/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-200, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-200.
284-43-9971Alternate access delivery request. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9971, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-201, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-210.
284-43-9972Maintenance of sufficient provider networks. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9972, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-202, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-230.
284-43-9973Use of subcontracted networks. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9973, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-203, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-240.
284-43-9974Provider directories. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9974, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-204, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-260.
284-43-9975Every category of health care providers. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9975, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-205, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050 and 48.46.200. WSR 99-16-036 (Matter No. R 98-20), § 284-43-205, filed 7/28/99, effective 8/28/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-270.
284-43-9976Network reports—Format. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9976, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-220, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.510 and 48.43.515. WSR 11-07-015 (Matter No. R 2011-01), § 284-43-220, filed 3/8/11, effective 4/8/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-037 (Matter No. R 2008-17), § 284-43-220, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.515, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200, 48.42.100, 48.43.515, 48.46.030. WSR 03-09-142 (Matter No. R 2003-01), § 284-43-220, filed 4/23/03, effective 5/24/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-220, filed 1/24/00, effective 1/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-220, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-280.
284-43-9977Essential community providers for exchange plans—Definition. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9977, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.43.515, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-22-007, § 284-43-221, filed 10/23/14, effective 11/23/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-221, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-300.
284-43-9978Essential community providers for exchange plans—Network access. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9978, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.43.515, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-22-007, § 284-43-222, filed 10/23/14, effective 11/23/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-222, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-310.
284-43-9979Issuer recordkeeping—Provider networks. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9979, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-225, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-320.
284-43-9980Tiered provider networks. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9980, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-229, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-330.
284-43-9981Assessment of access. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9981, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-230, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-340.
284-43-9982Issuer standards for women's right to directly access certain health care practitioners for women's health care services. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9982, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-250, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 00-04-034 (Matter No. R 99-2), § 284-43-250, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-250, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-350.
284-43-9983Enrollee's access to providers. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9983, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-251, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.050, 48.46.100, 48.46.200, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.520, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535. WSR 01-03-033 (Matter No. R 2000-02), § 284-43-251, filed 1/9/01, effective 7/1/01.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-360.
284-43-9984Hospital emergency service departments and practice groups. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9984, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-252, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-370.
284-43-9985Standards for temporary substitution of contracted network providers—"Locum tenens" providers. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9985, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.515. WSR 08-01-025 (Matter No. R 2005-04), § 284-43-260, filed 12/10/07, effective 1/10/08.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-380.
284-43-9986Rule concerning contracted network providers called to active duty military service. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9986, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.43.515. WSR 08-01-025 (Matter No. R 2005-04), § 284-43-262, filed 12/10/07, effective 1/10/08.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-390.
284-43-9990Provider and facility contracts with issuers—Generally. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9990, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-300, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-300, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-401.
284-43-9991Selection of participating providers—Credentialing and unfair discrimination. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9991, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-310, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-310, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-411.
284-43-9992Provider contracts—Standards—Hold harmless provisions. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9992, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-320, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-320, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-320, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-421.
284-43-9993Provider contracts—Terms and conditions of payment. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9993, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-321, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.n Recodified as § 284-170-431.
284-43-9994Provider contracts—Dispute resolution process. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9994, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-322, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-440.
284-43-9995Pharmacy identification cards. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9995, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.43.023, 48.44.050, 48.46.200. WSR 03-07-006 (Matter No. R 2002-04), § 284-43-323, filed 3/6/03, effective 4/6/03.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-450.
284-43-9996Provider contracts—Audit guidelines. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9996, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-324, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-460.
284-43-9997Pharmacy claims—Rejections, notifications and disclosures. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9997, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.165.0301, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.46.060(2), and 48.46.200. WSR 15-24-074 (Matter No. R 2014-13), § 284-43-325, filed 11/25/15, effective 7/1/16.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-470.
284-43-9998Participating provider—Filing and approval. [WSR 16-01-074, recodified as § 284-43-9998, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.055, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.43.730, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200. WSR 16-01-074 (Matter No. R 2014-08), § 284-43-330, filed 12/14/15, effective 1/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.030, 48.46.200, and 2013 c 277 § 1. WSR 13-16-045 (Matter No. R 2012-24), § 284-43-330, filed 7/31/13, effective 8/31/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-330, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.30.010, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.060(2), 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 98-04-005 (Matter No. R 97-3), § 284-43-330, filed 1/22/98, effective 2/22/98.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144(Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-480.
284-43-9999Effective date. [WSR 16-01-081, recodified as § 284-43-9999, filed 12/14/15, effective 12/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.050, 48.46.200, 48.20.450, 48.44.020, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 45 C.F.R. §§ 156.230, 156.235, and 156.245. WSR 14-10-017 (Matter No. R 2013-22), § 284-43-331, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.43.055, 48.44.050, 48.44.070, 48.46.030, 48.46.200 and 48.46.243. WSR 99-21-016 (Matter No. R 98-21), § 284-43-331, filed 10/11/99, effective 11/11/99.] Decodified by WSR 16-07-144 (Matter No. R 2016-01), filed 3/23/16, effective 4/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. Recodified as § 284-170-490.