# RCW 48.125.070: RCW 48.125.070: Contribution rates

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.125.070
- **Heading:** RCW 48.125.070: Contribution rates
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 125 / Section 070

## Text

A self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangement must establish and maintain contribution rates for participation under the arrangement that satisfy either of the following requirements: (1) Contribution rates must equal or exceed the sum of projected incurred claims for the year, plus all projected costs of operation of the arrangement for the year, plus an amount equal to any deficiency in the surplus of the arrangement for the prior year, minus an amount equal to the surplus of the arrangement in excess of the minimum required level of surplus; or (2) Contribution rates must equal or exceed a funding level established by a report prepared by a qualified actuary.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 48.125.003 RCW 48.125.003: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S003.md)
- [RCW 48.125.005 RCW 48.125.005: Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S005.md)
- [RCW 48.125.010 RCW 48.125.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S010.md)
- [RCW 48.125.020 RCW 48.125.020: Certificate of authority required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S020.md)
- [RCW 48.125.030 RCW 48.125.030: Certificate of authority—Requirements for issuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S030.md)
- [RCW 48.125.040 RCW 48.125.040: Certificate of authority—Continued compliance with certain conditions—Commissioner's discretion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S040.md)
- [RCW 48.125.050 RCW 48.125.050: Certificate of authority—Application—Form—Documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S050.md)
- [RCW 48.125.060 RCW 48.125.060: Surplus required—Amount—Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S060.md)
- [RCW 48.125.070 RCW 48.125.070: Contribution rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S070.md)
- [RCW 48.125.080 RCW 48.125.080: Certificate of authority—Granting or denying application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S080.md)
- [RCW 48.125.090 RCW 48.125.090: Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S090.md)
- [RCW 48.125.100 RCW 48.125.100: Failure to comply with chapter—Sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S100.md)
- [RCW 48.125.110 RCW 48.125.110: Certificate of authority—Failure to obtain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S110.md)
- [RCW 48.125.120 RCW 48.125.120: Policy must contain specific notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C125_S120.md)

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