Residents meeting eligibility requirements may apply for medicare supplemental coverage available through the HCA:
(1) No earlier than thirty days before they are enrolled in both Parts A and B of medicare;
(2) Within sixty-three days after becoming a resident of Washington state;
(3) During any open enrollment period established by federal or state law;
(4) During any open enrollment period established by the HCA subsequent to the initial open enrollment period provided that the applicant is replacing a health plan with no lapse in coverage; or
(5) When replacing coverage as described in RCW
48.66.045 or when enrolling during a guaranteed issue period as described in RCW
48.66.055.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.197,
41.05.160. WSR 19-01-054, (Admin #2018-02) § 182-13-040, filed 12/14/18, effective 1/14/19. Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.197. WSR 95-07-011, § 182-13-040, filed 3/3/95, effective 4/3/95.]