WSR 99-17-021

AGENDA

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE


[ Filed August 9, 1999, 3:28 p.m. ]


Semi-Annual Rules Agenda

August, 1999



In accordance with RCW 34.05.314, Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn states that the following rules are currently scheduled for consideration during the period of July 31, 1999, to December 31, 1999.


R 98-7 Mental health benefits - increase uniformity in the terminology used in advertising.
R 98-12 Requirements for rate filings - provide consistent and up-to-date guidelines for filing of rate schedules, and specify the standard to be used to determine when benefits are unreasonable in relation to the proposed premium.
R 98-14 Washington Medicare supplement insurance regulation. Improve clarity and efficiency of rules and amend the chapter to reflect the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA).
R 98-15 Long-term care - improve clarity and efficiency of rules and address HIPAA issues.
R 98-16 Washington disability insurance regulation - improve clarity and efficiency of rules.
R 98-17 Manage care plans - current rules governing health care carriers may need revision and/or new rule development to create consistent and fair standards for grievance procedures in health plans. Some provisions of WAC 284-43 may need correction as a consequence of changes in federal laws. New problems have been raised by the health care community relating to contracts between providers and health plans may be addressed in these proposed rules.
R 98-18 Out-of-state groups - update and clarify and review overall regulatory scheme to determine if it is the most complete, efficient, and effective way of regulating this area and protecting consumers receiving coverage in Washington state.