15-04-067  

  • WSR 15-04-067
    AGENDA
    OFFICE OF
    INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
    [Filed January 30, 2015, 10:54 a.m.]
    Rule Development Agenda
    January 31 through July 31, 2015
    The commissioner has introduced the following rule makings. Each rule making is currently between the CR-101, CR-102, and CR-103 stage. They are currently under review and there may be further rule-making activity before July 31, 2015. If you have any questions regarding any of these rule makings, please contact Jim Keogh, rulescoordinator@oic.wa.gov or (360) 725-7056.
    WAC
    RCW Authority
    Subject
    Current Activity
    CR-103E
    CR-101
    CR-105
    CR-102
     
    48.02.060, 48.21.270, 48.44.380, 48.46.460
    Conversion health plans.
     
    12-07-091
    3/21/12
     
     
     
    48.02.060, 48.44.050, 48.46.200
    Issuer disclosures, notices, and processes to protect privacy of health care information.
     
    13-11-144
    5/22/13
     
     
     
    48.02.060, 48.83.170, 48.84.030
    Long-term care unintentional lapse notices.
     
    14-02-074
    12/30/13
     
     
     
    48.17.005, 48.17.150
    Insurance producer continuing education requirements.
     
    14-07-104
    3/19/14
     
     
     
    48.02.060, 48.17.005
    Designation of a designated responsible licensed person by a business entity.
     
    14-14-132
    7/2/14
     
    15-02-059
    1/6/15
     
    48.02.060, 48.18.120, 48.20.450, 48.20.460, 48.43.505, 48.43.510, 48.43.515, 48.43.525, 48.43.530, 48.43.535, 48.44.020, 48.44.050, 48.44.080, 48.46.030, 48.46.200, 45 C.F.R. 156.230, 45 C.F.R. 156.235, 45 C.F.R. 156.245
    Network access.
     
    14-15-104
    7/18/14
     
     
     
    48.02.060
    Adjusting disability insurers' filing rules to match those of HCSCs and HMOs.
     
    14-15-105
    7/18/14
     
     
     
    48.02.060, 48.43.510, 48.165.0301
    Prior authorization of pharmacy benefits.
     
    14-22-086
    11/3/14
     
     
    Possible Rule-Makings: In addition to the rules listed above, the commissioner continues the effort to update and clarify the code as well as implement recent legislation. In the period before July 31, 2015, subjects that may be considered for rule making in this effort include:
    Annuity marketing and disclosure requirements
    Statistical data reporting
    Coordination of benefits
    Common implementation dates for forms and rates in a filing
    Disability insurance loss ratios
    Discontinuation and renewal of health plan coverage
    Discrimination in health plan design
    Electronic filing of state specific reporting
    Essential health benefits-Pharmacy/formulary tiers
    Essential health benefits-Preventive services
    External review of adverse benefit decisions for health plans
    Federal financial reform implementation
    Federal health care reform implementation
    Large group filing requirements
    Member transparency tools
    NAIC Model Act implementation (as needed, dependent on legislation)
    Numeric recodification of chapter 284-43 WAC
    OIC emergency powers
    Open and special enrollment technical issues
    Payee notification (SIU)
    Prior authorization of health care claims form and process requirements
    Ride-sharing insurance coverage
    Student health plans
    Summary of health insurance benefits coverage
    Trainee requirements for adjuster licensing
    Use of vehicle history in rating
    Wellness programs (health plans)
    Mike Kreidler