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This expedited rule aligns current law with the Thurston County Superior Court’s August 29, 2022 ruling, which invalidated a previous rule banning insurers’ use of consumer credit to determine personal insurance rates, premiums or eligibility (R2021-07).
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Chap. 263, Laws of 2022 amends state law related to health carrier coverage of emergency services, the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA) and network access provisions for services subject to the balance billing prohibition under the BBPA.
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The process/review procedures for small pharmacies filing appeals under subchapter E of WAC chapter 284-180 have been updated to emphasize electronic processing and remove the requirement for sensitive information to be filed with an appeal. The rulemaking is adopting conforming changes.
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This proposed rule makes amendments for SSB 5610 chapter 228, Laws of 2022 which permits third party cost-sharing for prescription drugs within specific parameters.
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This rule will amend existing rules to be consistent with new laws regarding accessing and receiving health care services and benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, immediate post-partum contraception, donor human milk and audio-only telehealth.
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This rule will amend existing rules to establish unique general filing instructions for the submission of provider agreements and health care benefit manager (HCBM) contracts by carriers.
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This rule amends existing rules so required statements for consumer adverse benefit determination notices will be at a lower, more accessible reading level.
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The commissioner is considering adopting rules relating to the exemption for health care sharing ministries (HCSM) found in RCW 48.43.009 and the sale of HCSM plans by licensed producers. This will involve updating existing rules and adding new rules.
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The commissioner is considering adopting rules to implement E2SHB 1477 concerning access to next day appointments required in the legislation.
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Our office considered rules to temporarily prohibit the use of credit history to determine premiums and eligibility for coverage in private auto, homeowner and renters insurance for three years after the public emergency concludes.
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The insurance commissioner is considering rules to delay the implementation date of phase two of the premium change transparency rules until 2029.
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Rulemaking will facilitate the implementation of E2SHB 1357 by ensuring that all affected entities understand their rights and obligations.