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2024 adopted rules

The rules below were adopted in 2024. "Adopted" indicates the date the rule was formally approved, and is also known as the filing date. "Effective date" specifies the date the rule went into effect.

Prior authorization modernization (R 2024-03)

Relating to health care benefit managers (R 2024-02)

  • Adopted: Dec. 18, 2024

  • Effective: Jan. 18, 2025

  • Complete text: CR 103 to R 2024-02 (PDF, 367.11 KB) 

  • New WAC: 284-180-465, 284-180-501, 284-180-507, 284-180-517, 284-180-522

  • Amended WAC: 284-180-120, 284-180-130, 284-180-210, 284-180-220, 284-180-230, 284-180-240, 284-180-325, 284-180-405, 284-180-411, 284-180-455, 284-180-460, 284-180-500, 284-180-505, 284-180-515, 284-180-520 

Implementation of SSB 5986 and updates to the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA) (R 2024-01)

  • Adopted: Nov. 27, 2024

  • Effective: Dec. 28, 2024

  • Complete text: CR 103 to R 2024-01(PDF, 370.19 KB)

  • New WAC: 284-43B-025, 284-43B-027, 284-43B-029, 284-43B-105, 284-170-205

  • Repealed WAC: 284-43B-085, 284-43B-090, 284-43B-095, 284-43B-100

  • Amended WAC: 284-43B-010, 284-43B-035, 284-43B-037, 284-43B-040, 284-43B-050, 284-43B-060, 284-43B-070

Consolidated health care (R 2024-05)

  • Adopted: Nov. 27, 2024
  • Effective: Dec. 28, 2024
  • Complete text: CR 103 to R 2024-05 (PDF, 323.54 KB)
  • Amended WAC: WAC 284-170-130, 284-43-0120, 284-43-0160, 284-43-5080, 284-43-5110, 284-43-5642, 284-43-5800, and 284-43-5980.

Producer and adjuster licensing requirements (R 2024-06)

  • Adopted: Oct. 1, 2024
  • Effective: Nov. 1, 2024
  • Complete text: CR 103 to R 2024-06 (PDF, 232.61 KB)
  • Amended WAC: WAC 284-17-009, 284-17-011, 284-17-055, 284-17-443, 284-17-490, 284-17-720

Insurer Holding Company Act (R 2024-04)