PDFWAC 284-170-365
Continuity of care protections.
(1) Each carrier must cover services of a primary care provider whose contract with the plan or whose contract with a subcontractor is being terminated by the plan or subcontractor without cause under the terms of that contract:
(a) For at least 60 days following notice of termination to the enrollees; or
(b) In group coverage arrangements involving periods of open enrollment, only until the end of the next open enrollment period.
(i) Notice to enrollees must include information of the enrollee's right of access to the terminating provider for an additional 60 days.
(ii) The provider's relationship with the carrier or subcontractor must be continued on the same terms and conditions as those of the contract the plan or subcontractor is terminating, except for any provision requiring that the carrier assign new enrollees to the terminated provider.
(2) Each carrier must provide continuity of care services beginning on the date of contract termination to enrollees pursuant to section 133 of the No Surprises Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-113) and any implementing federal regulations.