Section 284-34-210. When will the commissioner adjust prima facie rates, and how will rate changes be implemented?

(1) Every three years, the commissioner will review the loss ratio standards in WAC 284-34-140 and the prima facie rates in WAC 284-34-150 and 284-34-170 to:

(a) Determine the rate of expected claims on a statewide basis;

(b) Compare the rate of expected claims with the rate of actual claims for the preceding three years using data reported in the annual statement supplement or other available source(s);

(c) Determine if new rates should be published based on the rate of expected claims; and

(d) If needed, publish new statewide prima facie rates, and establish a date when all insurers must file new rates.

(2) When the commissioner publishes new rates, they will reflect:

(a) The difference between actual claims based on experience; and

(b) Expected claims based on the loss ratio standards in WAC 284-34-140 applied to the prima facie rates in WAC 284-34-150 and 284-34-170.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.34.100, and 48.34.110. WSR 05-02-076 (Matter No. R 2002-02), § 284-34-210, filed 1/4/05, effective 4/1/05.]

RCW 48.02.060, 48.30.010, 48.34.100, and 48.34.110. WSR 05-02-076 (Matter No. R 2002-02), § 284-34-210, filed 1/4/05, effective 4/1/05.

Rules

284-34-140,284-34-150,284-34-170,284-34-140,284-34-150,284-34-170,