RCW 48.155.015
Application of chapter.
(1) This chapter applies to all discount plans and all discount plan organizations doing business in or from this state or that affect subjects located wholly or in part or to be performed within this state, and all persons having to do with this business.
(2) A discount plan organization that is a health carrier, as defined under RCW 48.43.005, with a license, certificate of authority, or registration:
(a) Is not required to obtain a license under RCW 48.155.020, except that any of its affiliates that operate as a discount plan organization in this state must obtain a license under RCW 48.155.020 and comply with all other provisions of this chapter;
(b) Is required to comply with RCW 48.155.060 through 48.155.090 and report, in the form and manner as the commissioner may require, any of the information described in RCW 48.155.110(2) (b), (c), or (d) that is not otherwise already reported; and
(c) Is subject to RCW 48.155.130 and 48.155.140.
[ 2015 c 122 § 20; 2009 c 175 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2015 c 122: See note following RCW 48.31B.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 48.155 - Health Care Discount Plan Organization Act.
48.155.015 - Application of chapter.
48.155.020 - License required—Application—Review—Annual renewal—Required disclosures.
48.155.030 - Minimum net worth.
48.155.040 - Surety bond—Deposit in lieu of bond.
48.155.050 - Investigations by commissioner—Organization must maintain detailed books and records.
48.155.060 - Charges and fees—When writing is required—Cancellation.
48.155.070 - Written health care provider agreements required—Terms—Internet website.
48.155.080 - Marketing products—Directly to consumers—By contract with marketers.
48.155.090 - Communications with regulators and consumers—Restrictions—Required general disclosures.
48.155.100 - Organization changes require notice to commissioner.
48.155.110 - Annual report required—Fee—Contents—Failure to file.
48.155.120 - Designation of compliance officer.
48.155.140 - Temporary and permanent injunctive relief—When authorized.