# WAC 284-43-0120: WAC 284-43-0120. Applicability and scope

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0120

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 284-43-0120
- **Heading:** WAC 284-43-0120. 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 284-43 / Section 284-43-0120

## Text

(1) 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. A carrier's obligation to comply with the provisions of this chapter is nondelegable. Carriers are responsible for the compliance of any person, health care benefit manager, or other 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.
(2) 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, health care benefit manager, 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 284-43-0110 WAC 284-43-0110. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0110.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0120 WAC 284-43-0120. Applicability and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0120.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0140 WAC 284-43-0140. Compliance with state and federal laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0140.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0160 WAC 284-43-0160. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0160.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0200 WAC 284-43-0200. Deadline for filing individual health plans, small group health plans, and stand-alone dental plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0200.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0210 WAC 284-43-0210. Transitional reinsurance program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0210.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0230 WAC 284-43-0230. Risk adjustment program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0230.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0250 WAC 284-43-0250. Grandfathered health plan status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0250.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0270 WAC 284-43-0270. Market conduct requirements related to grandfathered status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0270.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0290 WAC 284-43-0290. Small group coverage market transition requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0290.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0350 WAC 284-43-0350. Individual coverage market transition requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0350.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0400 WAC 284-43-0400. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0400.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0410 WAC 284-43-0410. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0410.md)
- [WAC 284-43-0420 WAC 284-43-0420. Sensitive health care services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_284_43_0420.md)

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