# RCW 48.200.010: RCW 48.200.010: Findings—Intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.200.010
- **Heading:** RCW 48.200.010: Findings—Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 200 / Section 010

## Text

(1) The legislature finds that growth in managed health care systems has shifted substantial authority over health care decisions from providers and patients to health carriers and health care benefit managers. Health care benefit managers acting as intermediaries between carriers, health care providers, and patients exercise broad discretion to affect health care services recommended and delivered by providers and the health care choices of patients. Regularly, these health care benefit managers are making health care decisions on behalf of carriers. However, unlike carriers, health care benefit managers are not currently regulated. (2) Therefore, the legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the public to create a separate chapter in this title for health care benefit managers. (3) The legislature intends to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of Washington residents by establishing standards for regulatory oversight of health care benefit managers.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 48.200.010 RCW 48.200.010: Findings—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S010.md)
- [RCW 48.200.020 RCW 48.200.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S020.md)
- [RCW 48.200.030 RCW 48.200.030: Registration requirements—Application—Fees—Retention of transaction records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S030.md)
- [RCW 48.200.040 RCW 48.200.040: Contract requirements—Written agreement describing rights and responsibilities—Filing of contracts—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S040.md)
- [RCW 48.200.050 RCW 48.200.050: Inquiries or complaints—Violations of chapter—Enforcement actions—Responsibility of carriers and programs for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S050.md)
- [RCW 48.200.210 RCW 48.200.210: Definitions applicable to RCW 48.200.220 through 48.200.290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S210.md)
- [RCW 48.200.220 RCW 48.200.220: Auditing of claims—Requirements—Prohibited practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S220.md)
- [RCW 48.200.230 RCW 48.200.230: Basis of finding of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S230.md)
- [RCW 48.200.240 RCW 48.200.240: Contract with third party—Prohibited practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S240.md)
- [RCW 48.200.250 RCW 48.200.250: Evidence of validation of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S250.md)
- [RCW 48.200.260 RCW 48.200.260: Preliminary audit report—Dispute or denial of claim—Final audit report—Recoupment of disputed funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S260.md)
- [RCW 48.200.270 RCW 48.200.270: Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S270.md)
- [RCW 48.200.280 RCW 48.200.280: Predetermination of reimbursement costs—Appeals—Review by commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S280.md)
- [RCW 48.200.290 RCW 48.200.290: Enforcement—Disputes—Civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S290.md)

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