Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 48 Insurance - Section 48.01.260 Health benefit plans -- Carriers -- Clarification

§ 48.01.260. Health benefit plans -- Carriers -- Clarification

(1) Except as required in RCW 48.21.045, 48.44.023, and 48.46.066, nothing in this title shall be construed to require a carrier, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, to offer any health benefit plan for sale.

(2) Nothing in this title shall prohibit a carrier as defined in RCW 48.43.005 from ceasing sale of any or all health benefit plans to new applicants if the closed plans are closed to all new applicants.

(3) This section is intended to clarify, and not modify, existing law.

[2000 c 79 § 40.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- Severability -- 2000 c 79: See notes following RCW 48.04.010.

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