As authorized in 45 C.F.R. § 149.30 as in effect on March 31, 2022, the provisions of this chapter apply to a self-funded group health plan whether governed by or exempt from the provisions of the federal employee retirement income security act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.) only if the self-funded group health plan elects to participate in the provisions of RCW 48.49.020 and 48.49.030, 48.49.160, and 48.49.040. To elect to participate in these provisions, the self-funded group health plan shall provide notice, on an annual basis, to the commissioner in a manner prescribed by the commissioner, attesting to the plan’s participation and agreeing to be bound by RCW 48.49.020 and 48.49.030, 48.49.160, and 48.49.040. An entity administering a self-funded health benefits plan that elects to participate under this section, shall comply with the provisions of RCW 48.49.020 and 48.49.030, 48.49.160, and 48.49.040.

Effective date—2022 c 263: See note following RCW 43.371.100.