LegalFix
Sign In

48.43.0123 Health plans—Rescission of coverage—Rules.

WA Rev Code § 48.43.0123 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

RCW 48.43.0123 Health plans—Rescission of coverage—Rules.

(1) A health plan or health carrier offering group or individual coverage may not rescind such coverage with respect to an enrollee once the enrollee is covered under the plan or coverage involved, except that this section does not apply to a covered person who has performed an act or practice that constitutes fraud or makes an intentional misrepresentation of material fact as prohibited by the terms of the plan or coverage. The plan or coverage may not be canceled except as permitted under RCW 48.43.035 or 48.43.038.

(2) The commissioner shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this section, consistent with federal rules and guidance in effect on January 1, 2017, implementing the patient protection and affordable care act.

[ 2019 c 33 § 8.]

NOTES:

Effective date—2019 c 33: See note following RCW 48.43.005.

Previous Section
48.43.0122 Individual health benefit plans—Open enrollment and special enrollment periods—Rules—Enforcement.
Next Section
48.43.0124 Health plans—Cost sharing for essential health benefits—Rules.