Section 284-44-310. Agreement underwritten by insurance.

(1) If, pursuant to RCW 48.44.030, the agreement is underwritten by a contract or policy of insurance, such contract or policy shall:

(a) Have a continuous term;

(b) Fully insure the benefits of the persons who have paid for or contracted for covered health care services, which persons shall be designated as beneficiaries, when such services are not performed by the health care service contractor or a participant;

(c) Contain a provision that, in the event of cancellation, the coverage shall continue with respect to services provided prior to the effective date of such cancellation;

(d) Contain a provision that it may not be cancelled without ninety days advance written notice to the insured or insurer by the cancelling party; and

(e) Contain a provision requiring not less than sixty days advance notice to the insurance commissioner, health care services division, by the insurer of any cancellation.

(2) The original or a true copy of the actual insurance contract or policy shall be filed with the insurance commissioner, health care services division, prior to its effective date.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.44.050. WSR 82-23-010 (Order R 82-6), § 284-44-310, filed 11/5/82, effective 1/1/83.]

RCW 48.44.050. WSR 82-23-010 (Order R 82-6), § 284-44-310, filed 11/5/82, effective 1/1/83.