Under RCW 48.41.040(4), the commissioner approves the plan of operation submitted by the board of directors of the Washington state health insurance pool (WSHIP). The plan of operation is composed of the following documents:

(1) Articles of organization approved by the WSHIP board on September 5, 2002, and amended by the insurance commissioner on March 4, 2003;

(2) Bylaws approved by the WSHIP board on September 5, 2002; and

(3) Operating rules approved by the WSHIP board on September 5, 2002.