HB 2355 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST 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 state health insurance pool and the board of directors of the pool. |
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 for calendar years 2021 through 2023. |
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. |
Makes appropriations: (1) From the general fund to the Washington reinsurance program account for implementation and operation of the Washington reinsurance program; |
(2) From the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to the office of the insurance commissioner for carrying out the commissioner's duties; and |
(3) From the general fund-state to the office of the insurance commissioner. |