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RCW 43.72.011 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter, "health carrier," "health care provider," "provider," "health plan," and "health care facility" have the same meaning as provided in RCW 48.43.005. [ 1997 c 274 s 5.] Notes: Effective date—1997 c 274: See note following RCW 41.05.021.
RCW 43.72.090 Uniform or supplemental benefits—Provision by certified health plan only—Uniform benefits package as minimum.
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(1) On and after December 31, 1995, no person or entity in this state shall provide the uniform benefits package and supplemental benefits as defined in *RCW 43.72.010 without being certified as a certified health plan by the insurance commissioner. (2) On and after December 31, …
RCW 43.72.180 Legislative approval—Uniform benefits package and medical risk adjustment mechanisms.
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The legislature may disapprove of the uniform benefits package developed under *RCW 43.72.130 and medical risk adjustment mechanisms developed under **RCW 43.72.040(7) by an act of law at any time prior to the last day of the following regular legislative session. If such disappr…
RCW 43.72.300 Managed competition—Findings and intent.
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(1) The legislature recognizes that competition among health care providers, facilities, payers, and purchasers will yield the best allocation of health care resources, the lowest prices for health care services, and the highest quality of health care when there exists a large nu…