# RCW 48.43.008: RCW 48.43.008: Enrollment in employer-sponsored health plan—Person eligible for medical assistance

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C43_S008

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.43.008
- **Heading:** RCW 48.43.008: Enrollment in employer-sponsored health plan—Person eligible for medical assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 43 / Section 008

## Text

When the health care authority determines that it is cost-effective to enroll a person eligible for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW in an employer-sponsored health plan, a carrier shall permit the enrollment of the person in the health plan for which he or she is otherwise eligible without regard to any open enrollment period restrictions.

## 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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