Section 182-22-220. Home care agencies.

BHP and WHP will accept applications from home care agencies under contract with the department of social and health services (DSHS) for group enrollment, with premiums paid by the home care agency or DSHS or a designee, under the provisions for employer groups with the following exceptions or additions:

(1) To qualify for premium reimbursement through DSHS, home care agencies who enroll under the provisions of this section must be under current contract with DSHS as a home care agency, as defined by DSHS.

(2) Home care agencies need not enroll at least seventy-five percent of all eligible employees in BHP or WHP, and home care agencies may offer other coverage to the same classification of employees.

(3) Home care agencies need not make a minimum financial contribution for each enrolled employee.

(4) Home care agencies are not subject to WAC 182-22-210(5).

(5) Individual home care providers may enroll in BHP or WHP as individuals.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.47 RCW. WSR 10-24-062 (Order 10-03), § 182-22-220, filed 11/30/10, effective 12/31/10.]

Chapter 70.47 RCW. WSR 10-24-062 (Order 10-03), § 182-22-220, filed 11/30/10, effective 12/31/10.

Rules

182-22-210,