WAC 182-26-500   Surcharge applicability.  (1) The HIP may apply the surcharge uniformly to each health benefit plan purchased through the HIP to reflect the HIP's administrative and operational expenses remaining after any legislative appropriation for this purpose during the year the surcharge is assessed.

     (2) The surcharge may be added to the premium, but will not be considered a part of the small group community rate and applies only to coverage purchased through the HIP.

     (3) The surcharge may not be used to pay any premium assistance payments.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.47A.060. 08-22-041 (Order 08-02), § 182-26-500, filed 10/31/08, effective 12/1/08.]