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RCW 43.71.005 Finding—Intent.
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(1) The legislature finds that the affordable care act requires the establishment of health benefit exchanges. The legislature intends to establish an exchange, including a governance structure. There are many policy decisions associated with establishing an exchange that need to…
RCW 43.71.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Terms and phrases used in this chapter that are not defined in this section must be defined as consistent with implementation of a state health benefit exchange pursuant t…
RCW 43.71.020 Washington health benefit exchange.
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(1) The Washington health benefit exchange is established and constitutes a self-sustaining public-private partnership separate and distinct from the state, exercising functions delineated in chapter 317, Laws of 2011. By January 1, 2014, the exchange shall operate consistent wit…
RCW 43.71.030 Exchange—Powers and duties—Annual report and plan.
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(1) The exchange has the authority to: (a) Provide an application and enrollment portal for individual and small group health and dental insurance and state and federal health care programs; (b) Certify qualified health and dental plans to be offered for enrollment through the ex…