# RCW 48.41.020: RCW 48.41.020: Intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.41.020
- **Heading:** RCW 48.41.020: Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 41 / Section 020

## Text

It is the purpose and intent of the legislature to provide access to health insurance coverage to all residents of Washington who are denied health insurance. It is the intent of the Washington state health insurance coverage access act to provide a mechanism to ensure the availability of comprehensive health insurance to persons unable to obtain such insurance coverage on either an individual or group basis directly under any health plan.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 48.41.010 RCW 48.41.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S010.md)
- [RCW 48.41.020 RCW 48.41.020: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S020.md)
- [RCW 48.41.030 RCW 48.41.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S030.md)
- [RCW 48.41.037 RCW 48.41.037: Washington state health insurance pool account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S037.md)
- [RCW 48.41.040 RCW 48.41.040: Health insurance pool—Creation, membership, organization, operation, rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S040.md)
- [RCW 48.41.050 RCW 48.41.050: Operation plan—Contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S050.md)
- [RCW 48.41.060 RCW 48.41.060: Board powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S060.md)
- [RCW 48.41.070 RCW 48.41.070: Examination and report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S070.md)
- [RCW 48.41.080 RCW 48.41.080: Pool administrator—Selection, term, duties, pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S080.md)
- [RCW 48.41.090 RCW 48.41.090: Financial participation in pool—Computation, deficit assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S090.md)
- [RCW 48.41.100 RCW 48.41.100: Eligibility for coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S100.md)
- [RCW 48.41.110 RCW 48.41.110: Policy coverage—Eligible expenses, cost containment, limits—Explanatory brochure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S110.md)
- [RCW 48.41.120 RCW 48.41.120: Comprehensive pool policy—Deductibles—Coinsurance—Carryover.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S120.md)
- [RCW 48.41.130 RCW 48.41.130: Policy forms—Approval required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C41_S130.md)

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