# RCW 48.32A.015: RCW 48.32A.015: Purpose

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S015

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.32A.015
- **Heading:** RCW 48.32A.015: Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 32A / Section 015

## Text

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to protect, subject to certain limitations, the persons specified in RCW 48.32A.025 (1) against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life insurance, disability insurance, health benefit plans, and certificates of coverage, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in RCW 48.32A.025 (2), because of the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer that issued the policies, plans, or contracts. (2) To provide this protection, an association of member insurers is created to pay benefits and to continue coverages as limited by this chapter, and members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 48.32A.005 RCW 48.32A.005: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S005.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.015 RCW 48.32A.015: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S015.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.025 RCW 48.32A.025: Coverage and limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S025.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.035 RCW 48.32A.035: Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S035.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.045 RCW 48.32A.045: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S045.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.055 RCW 48.32A.055: Creation of the association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S055.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.065 RCW 48.32A.065: Board of directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S065.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.075 RCW 48.32A.075: Powers and duties of the association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S075.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.085 RCW 48.32A.085: Assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S085.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.095 RCW 48.32A.095: Plan of operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S095.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.105 RCW 48.32A.105: Duties and powers of the commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S105.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.115 RCW 48.32A.115: Prevention of insolvencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S115.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.125 RCW 48.32A.125: Credits for assessments paid—Tax offsets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S125.md)
- [RCW 48.32A.135 RCW 48.32A.135: Miscellaneous provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C32A_S135.md)

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