RCW 43.71.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Terms and phrases used in this chapter that are not defined in this section must be defined as consistent with implementation of a state health benefit exchange pursuant to applicable federal law.
(1) "Authority" means the Washington state health care authority, established under chapter 41.05 RCW.
(2) "Board" means the governing board established in RCW 43.71.020.
(3) "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner, established in Title 48 RCW.
(4) "Exchange" means the Washington health benefit exchange established in RCW 43.71.020.
(5) "Self-sustaining" means capable of operating with revenue attributable to the operations of the exchange. Self-sustaining sources include, but are not limited to, federal grants, federal premium tax subsidies and credits, charges to health carriers, premiums paid by enrollees, and premium taxes under RCW 48.14.0201(5)(b) and 48.14.020(2).
[ 2018 c 44 § 1; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 6 § 1; 2012 c 87 § 2; 2011 c 317 § 2.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - State Government—Executive
Chapter 43.71 - Washington Health Benefit Exchange.
43.71.020 - Washington health benefit exchange.
43.71.030 - Exchange—Powers and duties—Annual report and plan.
43.71.060 - Health benefit exchange account.
43.71.067 - Qualified health plans—Prohibited marketing practices or benefit designs—Rules.
43.71.070 - Rating system—Rating factors.
43.71.080 - Assessment to fund exchange—Generally—Stand-alone dental plans.
43.71.095 - Standardized health plans.
43.71.110 - Premium assistance and cost-sharing reduction program.
43.71.120 - Applications to federal government for waivers and other flexibilities.
43.71.130 - State health care affordability account.