Section 182-26-405. Appeals—Who may appeal a HIP decision?

The HIP will accept appeals from an appealing party. For the purposes of this chapter, "appealing party" means:

(1) A participating small employer or small employer who has been denied enrollment in the HIP;

(2) An eligible partnership participant or applicant; or

(3) A third party on the behalf of the person listed in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, as long as the HIP has authorization from the person appealing. The authorization must:

• Be in writing; and

• Verify that the third party represents the person appealing, and that the HIP can share the person's HIP account information with the third party.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.47A.060. WSR 08-22-041 (Order 08-02), § 182-26-405, filed 10/31/08, effective 12/1/08.]

RCW 70.47A.060. WSR 08-22-041 (Order 08-02), § 182-26-405, filed 10/31/08, effective 12/1/08.