Washington § 48.43.0123 - Health plans — Rescission of coverage — Rules.

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§ 48.43.0123. Health plans — Rescission of coverage — Rules.

(1) A health plan or health carrier offering group or individual coverage may not rescind such coverage with respect to an enrollee once the enrollee is covered under the plan or coverage involved, except that this section does not apply to a covered person who has performed an act or practice that constitutes fraud or makes an intentional misrepresentation of material fact as prohibited by the terms of the plan or coverage. The plan or coverage may not be canceled except as permitted under RCW 48.43.035 or 48.43.038.
(2) The commissioner shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this section, consistent with federal rules and guidance in effect on January 1, 2017, implementing the patient protection and affordable care act.
[ 2019 c 33 s 8.]

Notes

Effective date—2019 c 33: See note following RCW 48.43.005.

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