# RCW 48.43.001: RCW 48.43.001: Intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S001

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.43.001
- **Heading:** RCW 48.43.001: Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 43 / Section 001

## Text

It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that all enrollees in managed care settings have access to adequate information regarding health care services covered by health carriers' health plans, and provided by health care providers and health care facilities. It is only through such disclosure that Washington state citizens can be fully informed as to the extent of health insurance coverage, availability of health care service options, and necessary treatment. With such information, citizens are able to make knowledgeable decisions regarding their health care.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 48.43.001 RCW 48.43.001: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S001.md)
- [RCW 48.43.005 RCW 48.43.005: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S005.md)
- [RCW 48.43.007 RCW 48.43.007: Availability of price and quality information—Transparency tools for members—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S007.md)
- [RCW 48.43.008 RCW 48.43.008: Enrollment in employer-sponsored health plan—Person eligible for medical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S008.md)
- [RCW 48.43.009 RCW 48.43.009: Health care sharing ministries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S009.md)
- [RCW 48.43.012 RCW 48.43.012: Health plans—Preexisting conditions—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S012.md)
- [RCW 48.43.016 RCW 48.43.016: Utilization management standards and criteria—Health carrier requirements—Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S016.md)
- [RCW 48.43.021 RCW 48.43.021: Personally identifiable health information—Restrictions on release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S021.md)
- [RCW 48.43.022 RCW 48.43.022: Enrollee identification card—Social security number restriction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S022.md)
- [RCW 48.43.023 RCW 48.43.023: Pharmacy identification cards—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S023.md)
- [RCW 48.43.028 RCW 48.43.028: Eligibility to purchase certain health benefit plans—Small employers and small groups.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S028.md)
- [RCW 48.43.035 RCW 48.43.035: Group health benefit plans—Guaranteed issue and continuity of coverage—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S035.md)
- [RCW 48.43.038 RCW 48.43.038: Individual health plans—Guarantee of continuity of coverage—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S038.md)
- [RCW 48.43.039 RCW 48.43.039: Grace period—Notification or information—Information concerning delinquencies or nonpayment of premiums—Defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S039.md)

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