Declares an intent that Washington state become qualified to participate in the long-term care partnership program as authorized in the federal deficit reduction act of 2005, P.L. 109-171, now or as hereafter amended. The commissioner may adopt by rule the provisions of the national association of insurance commissioners model long-term care act and model long-term care regulation that are required by the federal deficit reduction act of 2005, Public Law 109-171, or other federal requirements, to allow for the expansion of qualified long-term care insurance partnership programs in Washington.