Washington Code 48.44.360 – Continuation option to be offered
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Every health care service contractor that issues group contracts providing group coverage for hospital or medical expense shall offer the contract holder an option to include a contract provision granting a person who becomes ineligible for coverage under the group contract, the right to continue the group benefits for a period of time and at a rate agreed upon. The contract provision shall provide that when such coverage terminates, the covered person may convert to a contract as provided in RCW 48.44.370.
[ 1984 c 190 § 5.]
NOTES:
Legislative intent—Severability—1984 c 190: See notes following RCW 48.21.250.
Application—1984 c 190 §§ 2, 5, and 8: See note following RCW 48.21.250.
Terms Used In Washington Code 48.44.360
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080