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WA Rev Code § 48.01.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.01 - Initial Provisions.|48.01.250 - Assistance or services in exchange for dues, assessments, or periodic or lump sum payments—Certificate of authority required—Certain travel or automobile services excepted—Violations.

RCW 48.01.250 Assistance or services in exchange for dues, assessments, or periodic or lump sum payments—Certificate of authority required—Certain travel or automobile services excepted—Violations.(1) Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association promising, in exchange for dues, assessments, or periodic or lump sum payments, to furnish members or subscribers with assistance in matters relating to trip cancellation, bail bond service or any accident, sickness, or death insurance benefit program must:(a) Have a certificate of authority, issued by the insurance commissioner, authorizing the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association to sell that coverage in this state; or(b) Purchase the service or insurance from a company that holds a certificate of authority, issued by the insurance commissioner, authorizing the company to sell that coverage in this state. If coverage cannot be procured from an authorized insurer holding a certificate of authority issued by the insurance commissioner, insurance may be procured from an unauthorized insurer subject to chapter 48.15 RCW.(2) Travel or automobile related products or assistance including but not limited to community traffic safety service, travel and touring service, theft or reward service, map service, towing service, emergency road service, lockout or lost key service, reimbursement of emergency expenses due to a vehicle disabling accident, or legal fee reimbursement service in the defense of traffic offenses shall not be considered to be insurance for the purposes of Title 48 RCW.(3) Violation of this section is subject to the enforcement provisions of RCW 48.02.080 and to the hearing and appeal provisions of chapter 48.04 RCW.[ 1998 c 303 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 48.01.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.01 - Initial Provisions.|48.01.260 - Health benefit plans—Carriers—Clarification.

RCW 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.
WA Rev Code § 48.01.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.01 - Initial Provisions.|48.01.270 - PACE programs—Exemption.

RCW 48.01.270 PACE programs—Exemption.The activities and operations of PACE programs, as defined in RCW 74.09.523 and as authorized under sections 1894, 1905(a), and 1934 of the social security act, when registered, certified, licensed, or otherwise recognized or designated as a PACE program by the Washington state department of social and health services, are exempt from the requirements of this title.[ 2001 c 191 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Effective date—2001 c 191: See notes following RCW 74.09.523.
WA Rev Code § 48.02.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.010 - Insurance commissioner.

RCW 48.02.010 Insurance commissioner.(1) There shall be an insurance commissioner of this state who shall be elected at the time and in the manner that other state officers are elected.(2) The commissioner in office at the effective date of this code shall continue in office for the remainder of the term for which he or she was elected and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.(3) "Commissioner," where used in this code, means the insurance commissioner of this state.[ 2009 c 549 § 7001; 1947 c 79 § .02.01; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.01.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.020 - Term of office.

RCW 48.02.020 Term of office.The term of office of the commissioner shall be four years, commencing on the Wednesday after the second Monday in January after his or her election.[ 2009 c 549 § 7002; 1947 c 79 § .02.02; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.02.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.030 - Bond.

RCW 48.02.030 Bond.Before entering upon his or her duties the commissioner shall execute a bond to the state in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, to be approved by the state treasurer and the attorney general, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office.[ 2009 c 549 § 7003; 1947 c 79 § .02.03; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.03.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.050 - Seal.

RCW 48.02.050 Seal.The official seal of the commissioner shall be a vignette of George Washington, with the words "Insurance Commissioner, State of Washington" surrounding the vignette.[1947 c 79 § .02.05; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.05.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.060 - General powers and duties—State of emergency.

RCW 48.02.060 General powers and duties—State of emergency.(1) The commissioner has the authority expressly conferred upon him or her by or reasonably implied from the provisions of this code.(2) The commissioner must execute his or her duties and must enforce the provisions of this code.(3) The commissioner may:(a) Make reasonable rules for effectuating any provision of this code, except those relating to his or her election, qualifications, or compensation. Rules are not effective prior to their being filed for public inspection in the commissioner's office.(b) Conduct investigations to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this code.(c) Conduct examinations, investigations, hearings, in addition to those specifically provided for, useful and proper for the efficient administration of any provision of this code.(4) When the governor proclaims a state of emergency under RCW 43.06.010(12), the commissioner may issue an order that addresses any or all of the following matters related to insurance policies issued in this state:(a) Reporting requirements for claims;(b) Grace periods for payment of insurance premiums and performance of other duties by insureds;(c) Temporary postponement of cancellations and nonrenewals; and(d) Medical coverage to ensure access to care.(5) An order by the commissioner under subsection (4) of this section may remain effective for not more than sixty days unless the commissioner extends the termination date for the order for an additional period of not more than thirty days. The commissioner may extend the order if, in the commissioner's judgment, the circumstances warrant an extension. An order of the commissioner under subsection (4) of this section is not effective after the related state of emergency is terminated by proclamation of the governor under RCW 43.06.210. The order must specify, by line of insurance:(a) The geographic areas in which the order applies, which must be within but may be less extensive than the geographic area specified in the governor's proclamation of a state of emergency and must be specific according to an appropriate means of delineation, such as the United States postal service zip codes or other appropriate means; and(b) The date on which the order becomes effective and the date on which the order terminates.(6) The commissioner may adopt rules that establish general criteria for orders issued under subsection (4) of this section and may adopt emergency rules applicable to a specific proclamation of a state of emergency by the governor.(7) The rule-making authority set forth in subsection (6) of this section does not limit or affect the rule-making authority otherwise granted to the commissioner by law.[ 2010 c 27 § 1; 2009 c 335 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .02.06; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.06.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.062 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.062 - Mental health services—Rules.

RCW 48.02.062 Mental health services—Rules.The insurance commissioner may adopt rules to implement RCW 48.21.241, 48.44.341, and 48.46.291, except that the rules do not apply to health benefit plans administered or operated under chapter 41.05 or 70.47 RCW.[ 2005 c 6 § 10.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Severability—2005 c 6: See notes following RCW 41.05.600.
WA Rev Code § 48.02.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.080 - Enforcement.

RCW 48.02.080 Enforcement.(1) The commissioner may prosecute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any order made by him or her pursuant to any provision of this code.(2) If the commissioner has cause to believe that any person has violated any penal provision of this code or of other laws relating to insurance he or she shall certify the facts of the violation to the public prosecutor of the jurisdiction in which the offense was committed.(3) If the commissioner has cause to believe that any person is violating or is about to violate any provision of this code or any regulation or order of the commissioner, he or she may:(a) issue a cease and desist order; and/or(b) bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from continuing the violation or doing any action in furtherance thereof.(4) The attorney general and the several prosecuting attorneys throughout the state shall prosecute or defend all proceedings brought pursuant to the provisions of this code when requested by the commissioner.[ 2009 c 549 § 7005; 1967 c 150 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .02.08; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.08.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.090 - Deputies—Employees.

RCW 48.02.090 Deputies—Employees.(1) The commissioner may appoint a chief deputy commissioner, who shall have power to perform any act or duty conferred upon the commissioner. The chief deputy commissioner shall take and subscribe the same oath of office as the commissioner, which oath shall be endorsed upon the certificate of his or her appointment and filed in the office of the secretary of state.(2) The commissioner may appoint additional deputy commissioners for such purposes as he or she may designate.(3) The commissioner shall be responsible for the official acts of his or her deputies, and may revoke at will the appointment of any deputy.(4) The commissioner may employ examiners, and such actuarial, technical, and administrative assistants and clerks as he or she may need for proper discharge of his or her duties.(5) The commissioner, or any deputy or employee of the commissioner, shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any insurer except as a policyholder; except, that as to such matters wherein a conflict of interests does not exist on the part of any such person, the commissioner may employ insurance actuaries or other technicians who are independently practicing their professions even though such persons are similarly employed by insurers.(6) The commissioner may require any deputy or employee to be bonded as he or she shall deem proper but not to exceed in amount the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars. The cost of any such bond shall be borne by the state.[ 2009 c 549 § 7006; 1949 c 190 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .02.09; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 45.02.09.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.093 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.093 - Health care authority ombuds—Retirees—Volunteer position.

RCW 48.02.093 Health care authority ombuds—Retirees—Volunteer position.There is established, within the office of the insurance commissioner, the volunteer position of health care authority ombuds to assist retirees enrolled in the public employees' benefits board program. The volunteer position shall be trained as part of the existing volunteer training provided to the statewide health insurance benefit advisors. The position shall help retirees with questions and concerns, assist the public employees' benefits board program with identification of retiree concerns, and maintain access to updated program information.[ 2013 c 23 § 101; 2012 c 150 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.100 - Commissioner may delegate authority.

RCW 48.02.100 Commissioner may delegate authority.Any power or duty vested in the commissioner by any provision of this code may be exercised or discharged by any deputy, assistant, examiner, or employee of the commissioner acting in his or her name and by his or her authority.[ 2009 c 549 § 7007; 1947 c 79 § .02.10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.10.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.110 - Office.

RCW 48.02.110 Office.The commissioner shall have an office at the state capital, and may maintain such offices elsewhere in this state as he or she may deem necessary.[ 2009 c 549 § 7008; 1947 c 79 § .02.11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.11.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.122 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.122 - Filings or actions affecting corporate or company name—Notice to secretary of state.

RCW 48.02.122 Filings or actions affecting corporate or company name—Notice to secretary of state.Whenever any documents are filed with the insurance commissioner which affect a corporate or company name, the insurance commissioner shall immediately notify the secretary of state of the filing. If any other action is taken by the insurance commissioner which affects a corporate or company name, the insurance commissioner shall immediately notify the secretary of state of the action. The insurance commissioner shall cooperate with the secretary of state to ascertain that there is no duplication of corporate or company names.[ 1998 c 23 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.130 - Certificates—Copies—Evidentiary effect.

RCW 48.02.130 Certificates—Copies—Evidentiary effect.(1) Any certificate or license issued by the commissioner shall bear the seal of his or her office.(2) Copies of records or documents in his or her office certified to by the commissioner shall be received as evidence in all courts in the same manner and to the same effect as if they were the originals.(3) When required for evidence in court, the commissioner shall furnish his or her certificate as to the authority of an insurer or other licensee in this state on any particular date, and the court shall receive the certificate in lieu of the commissioner's testimony.[ 2009 c 549 § 7009; 1947 c 79 § .02.13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.13.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.140 - Interstate cooperation.

RCW 48.02.140 Interstate cooperation.(1) The commissioner shall to the extent he or she deems useful for the proper discharge of his or her responsibilities under the provisions of this code:(a) Consult and cooperate with the public officials having supervision over insurance in other states.(b) Share jointly with other states in the employment of actuaries, statisticians, and other insurance technicians whose services or the products thereof are made available and are useful to the participating states and to the commissioner.(c) Share jointly with other states in establishing and maintaining offices and clerical facilities for purposes useful to the participating states and to the commissioner.(2) All arrangements made jointly with other states under items (b) and (c) of subsection (1) of this section shall be in writing executed on behalf of this state by the commissioner. Any such arrangement, as to participation of this state therein, shall be subject to termination by the commissioner at any time upon reasonable notice.(3) For the purposes of this code "National Association of Insurance Commissioners" means that voluntary organization of the public officials having supervision of insurance in the respective states, districts, and territories of the United States, whatever other name such organization may hereafter adopt, and in the affairs of which each of such public officials is entitled to participate subject to the constitution and bylaws of such organization.[ 2009 c 549 § 7010; 1947 c 79 § .02.14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.14.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.150 - Supplies.

RCW 48.02.150 Supplies.The commissioner must purchase at the expense of the state, and in the manner provided by law, printing, books, reports, furniture, equipment, and supplies as he or she deems necessary to the proper discharge of his or her duties under this code.[ 2011 c 47 § 2; 2009 c 549 § 7011; 1947 c 79 § .02.15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.15.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.160 - Special duties.

RCW 48.02.160 Special duties.The commissioner shall:(1) Obtain and publish for the use of courts and appraisers throughout the state, tables showing the average expectancy of life and values of annuities and of life and term estates.(2) Disseminate information concerning the insurance laws of this state.(3) Provide assistance to members of the public in obtaining information about insurance products and in resolving complaints involving insurers and other licensees.[ 1988 c 248 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .02.16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.16.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.170 - Annual report.

RCW 48.02.170 Annual report.The commissioner shall, as soon as accurate preparation enables, prepare a report of his or her official transactions during the preceding fiscal year, containing information relative to insurance as the commissioner deems proper.[ 2009 c 549 § 7012; 1987 c 505 § 53; 1977 c 75 § 69; 1947 c 79 § .02.17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.17.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.180 - Publication of insurance code and related statutes, manuals, etc.—Distribution—Sale.

RCW 48.02.180 Publication of insurance code and related statutes, manuals, etc.—Distribution—Sale.(1) The commissioner may periodically prepare and publish:(a) Title 48 RCW, Title 284 WAC, insurance bulletins and technical assistance advisories, and other laws, rules, or regulations relevant to the regulation of insurance;(b) Manuals and other material relating to examinations for licensure; and(c) Any other publications authorized under Title 48 RCW.(2) The commissioner may provide copies of the publications referred to in subsection (1)(a) of this section free of charge to:(a) Public offices and officers in this state;(b) Public officials of other states and jurisdictions that regulate insurance;(c) The library of congress; and (d) Officers of the armed forces of the United States of America located at military installations in this state who are concerned with insurance transactions at or involving the military installations.(3) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the commissioner shall sell the publications referred to in subsection (1) of this section. The commissioner may charge a reasonable price that is not less than the cost of publication, handling, and distribution. The commissioner shall promptly deposit all funds received under this subsection with the state treasurer to the credit of the insurance commissioner's regulatory account. For appropriation purposes, the funds received and deposited by the commissioner are a recovery of a previous expenditure.[ 2005 c 223 § 1; 1981 c 339 § 1; 1977 c 75 § 70; 1959 c 225 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 48.02.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.200 - When legal process against a person is served on the commission.

RCW 48.02.200 When legal process against a person is served on the commission.(1) Legal process against a person (a) for whom the commissioner has been appointed attorney for service of process, or (b) who may be served by service of process upon the commissioner, must be served upon the commissioner either by a person competent to serve a summons or by registered mail. At the time of service, the plaintiff must pay to the commissioner ten dollars, taxable as costs in the action.(2) As soon as practicable, the commissioner must send or make available a copy of the process to the person on whose behalf he or she has been served by mail, electronic means, or other means reasonably calculated to give notice. The copy must be sent or made available in a manner that is secure and with a receipt that is verifiable.(3) The commissioner must keep a record of the day and hour of service upon him or her of all legal process.(4) Proceedings must not be had against the person, and the person must not be required to appear, plead, or answer until the expiration of forty days after the date of service upon the commissioner.(5) The commissioner may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2010 c 18 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 18: See note following RCW 48.15.070.
WA Rev Code § 48.02.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 48 - Insurance|Chapter 48.02 - Insurance Commissioner.|48.02.220 - Pharmacy benefit managers—Registration—Enforcement authority—Rules.

RCW 48.02.220 Pharmacy benefit managers—Registration—Enforcement authority—Rules. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)(1) The commissioner shall accept registration of pharmacy benefit managers as established in RCW 19.340.030 and receipts shall be deposited in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account.(2) The commissioner shall have enforcement authority over chapter 19.340 RCW consistent with requirements established in RCW 19.340.110.(3) The commissioner may adopt rules to implement chapter 19.340 RCW and to establish registration and renewal fees that ensure the registration, renewal, and oversight activities are self-supporting.[ 2016 c 210 § 5.]RCW 48.02.220Health care benefit managers—Registration—Enforcement authority—Rules. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The commissioner shall accept registration of health care benefit managers as established in RCW 48.200.030 and receipts shall be deposited in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account.(2) The commissioner shall have enforcement authority over chapter 48.200 RCW consistent with requirements established in RCW 48.200.290.(3) The commissioner may adopt rules to implement chapter 48.200 RCW and to establish registration and renewal fees that ensure the registration, renewal, and oversight activities are self-supporting.[ 2020 c 240 § 8; 2016 c 210 § 5.]NOTES:Rule making—Effective date—2020 c 240: See RCW 48.200.900 and 48.200.901.