# WAC 284-170-120: WAC 284-170-120. Applicability and scope

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_120

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 284-170-120
- **Heading:** WAC 284-170-120. Applicability and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 284 / Chapter 284-170 / Section 284-170-120

## Text

This chapter shall apply to all health plans and all health carriers subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. Health carriers are responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and are responsible for the compliance of any person or organization acting on behalf of or at the direction of the carrier, or acting pursuant to carrier standards or requirements concerning the coverage of, payment for, or provision of health care services. A carrier may not offer as a defense to a violation of any provision of this chapter that the violation arose from the act or omission of a participating provider or facility, network administrator, claims administrator, or other person acting on behalf of or at the direction of the carrier, or acting pursuant to carrier standards or requirements under a contract with the carrier rather than from the direct act or omission of the carrier. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the direct regulation of health care providers or facilities by the office of the insurance commissioner.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 284-170-110 WAC 284-170-110. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_110.md)
- [WAC 284-170-120 WAC 284-170-120. Applicability and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_120.md)
- [WAC 284-170-125 WAC 284-170-125. Compliance with state and federal laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_125.md)
- [WAC 284-170-130 WAC 284-170-130. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_130.md)
- [WAC 284-170-131 WAC 284-170-131. Definitions applicable to RCW 48.43.732 ](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_131.md)
- [WAC 284-170-200 WAC 284-170-200. Network access — General standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_200.md)
- [WAC 284-170-205 WAC 284-170-205. Behavioral health emergency services provider contracting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_205.md)
- [WAC 284-170-210 WAC 284-170-210. Alternate access delivery request](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_210.md)
- [WAC 284-170-220 WAC 284-170-220. Amended alternate access delivery request for services subject to the Balance Billing Protection Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_220.md)
- [WAC 284-170-230 WAC 284-170-230. Maintenance of sufficient provider networks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_230.md)
- [WAC 284-170-240 WAC 284-170-240. Use of subcontracted networks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_240.md)
- [WAC 284-170-260 WAC 284-170-260. Provider directories](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_260.md)
- [WAC 284-170-270 WAC 284-170-270. Every category of health care providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_270.md)
- [WAC 284-170-280 WAC 284-170-280. Network reports — Format](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_170_280.md)

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