SB 6062-S - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB) |
Creates the Washington reinsurance program to stabilize the rates and premiums for individual health plans and provide greater financial certainty to consumers of health insurance. |
Requires the program to be operated by the Washington vaccine association through the Washington reinsurance program management board. |
Requires the insurance commissioner, in consultation with the office of financial management, the department of revenue, the state health care authority, and the state health benefit exchange, to conduct a study on alternative financing mechanisms for the program. |
Exempts the following from disclosure under the public records act: Data, information, and documents necessary to prepare the state innovation waiver application, determine reinsurance parameters obtained by the commissioner, and determine reinsurance claims payments. |
Creates the Washington reinsurance program account. |