Washington § 48.46.580 - When injury caused by intoxication or use of narcotics.

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§ 48.46.580. When injury caused by intoxication or use of narcotics.

A health maintenance organization may not deny coverage for the treatment of an injury solely because the injury was sustained as a consequence of the enrolled participant's being intoxicated or under the influence of a narcotic.
[ 2004 c 112 s 5.]

Notes

Finding—Application—2004 c 112: See notes following RCW 48.20.385.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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