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RCW 70.47.002 Intent—2002 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 773).
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It is the intent of the people to improve the health of low-income children and adults by expanding access to basic health care and by reducing tobacco-related and other diseases and illnesses that disproportionately affect low-income persons. [ 2002 c 2 s 1 (Initiative Measure N…
RCW 70.47.005 Transfer power, duties, and functions to Washington state health care authority.
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The powers, duties, and functions of the Washington basic health plan are hereby transferred to the Washington state health care authority. All references to the *administrator of the Washington basic health plan in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the *a…
RCW 70.47.010 Legislative findings—Purpose—Director to coordinate eligibility.
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(1)(a) The legislature finds that limitations on access to health care services for enrollees in the state, such as in rural and underserved areas, are particularly challenging for the basic health plan. Statutory restrictions have reduced the options available to the director to…
RCW 70.47.015 Enrollment—Findings—Intent—Enrollee premium share—Expedited application and enrollment process—Commission for insurance producers.
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(1) The legislature finds that the basic health plan has been an effective program in providing health coverage for uninsured residents. Further, since 1993, substantial amounts of public funds have been allocated for subsidized basic health plan enrollment. (2) Effective January…