RCW 48.49.180
Commissioner authority—Enforcement—Penalties.
The commissioner is authorized to enforce provisions of P.L. 116-260 (enacted December 27, 2020, as the consolidated appropriations act of 2021) that are applicable to or regulate the conduct of carriers issuing health plans or grandfathered health plans to residents of Washington state on or after January 1, 2022. In addition to the enforcement actions authorized under RCW 48.02.080, the commissioner may impose a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $100 for each day for each individual with respect to which a failure to comply with these provisions occurs.
[ 2022 c 263 § 19.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 263: See note following RCW 43.371.100.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 48.49 - Balance Billing Protection Act.
48.49.003 - Findings—Intent—2019 c 427.
48.49.030 - Enrollee's obligation to pay for services.
48.49.040 - Dispute resolution process—Determination of commercially reasonable payment amount.
48.49.060 - Notice of consumer rights—Development of standard template language by commissioner.
48.49.110 - Rule-making authority.
48.49.120 - No application of chapter to health plans under chapter 74.09 RCW.
48.49.135 - Determining the adequacy of provider networks—Required considerations.
48.49.140 - Liberal construction of chapter to promote public interest.
48.49.160 - Allowed amounts paid to nonparticipating providers.
48.49.180 - Commissioner authority—Enforcement—Penalties.