§ 48.85.010. Washington long-term care partnership program -- Generally
The department of social and health services shall, in conjunction with the office of the insurance commissioner, coordinate a long-term care insurance program entitled the Washington long-term care partnership, whereby private insurance and medicaid funds shall be used to finance long-term care. For individuals purchasing a long-term care insurance policy or contract governed by chapter 48.84 RCW and meeting the criteria prescribed in this chapter, and any other terms as specified by the office of the insurance commissioner and the department of social and health services, this program shall allow for the exclusion of some or all of the individual's assets in determination of medicaid eligibility as approved by the federal health care financing administration.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 76; 1993 c 492 § 458.]
Notes:
Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
Findings -- Intent -- 1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
RCW 48.85.010
The department of social and health services shall, in conjunction with the office of the insurance commissioner, coordinate a long-term care insurance program entitled the Washington long-term care partnership, whereby private insurance and medicaid funds shall be used to finance long-term care. For individuals purchasing a long-term care insurance policy or contract governed by chapter 48.84 or 48.83 RCW and meeting the criteria prescribed in this chapter, and any other terms as specified by the office of the insurance commissioner and the department of social and health services, this program shall allow for the exclusion of some or all of the individual's assets in determination of medicaid eligibility as approved by the federal health care financing administration.
[2008 c 145 § 21; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 76; 1993 c 492 § 458.]
Notes:
Severability -- Effective date -- 2008 c 145: See RCW 48.83.900 and 48.83.901.
Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
Findings -- Intent -- 1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Sections: 48.85.010 48.85.020 48.85.030 48.85.040 48.85.900 Next
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