On August 9, 2021, Washington Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14 requiring certain classes of individuals to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination by October 18, 2021. Technically, the order mandates a vaccine in reverse by prohibiting not having a vaccination. Prohibitions. This order prohibits the following: Any Worker from engaging in work for a State Agency after…
After three special sessions, the Washington State Legislature has concluded its work. Below you will find a table of bills (literally and figuratively) adopted by the Legislature with a focus on legislation affecting health plans and health carriers. Enjoy contemplating the new policies and standards because you won’t have long to savor them before implementing rules appear. 2015…
Joining the litigation fest, on January 13th, the Association of Washington Business (AWB) demanded a hearing to prevent the Washington Insurance Commissioner (OIC) from disapproving health plans that its insurer Premera Blue Cross had not yet even filed for review. Essentially, AWB demands a hearing just in case the OIC disapproves the AWB HealthChoice plans:…
