(1) For violations of RCW 48.43.732 and WAC 284-170-421 (4) and (5), 284-170-441, and 284-170-445 committed by carriers on or after January 1, 2026, the commissioner may pursue enforcement actions under RCW 48.02.080 or impose a civil monetary penalty upon carriers of up to $100 per noncompliant notice, per day, per enrollee to whom the notice has been sent in advance of the 45-day period established under RCW 48.43.732 and WAC 284-170-441.
(2) For potential violations of RCW 48.43.732 and corresponding regulations in WAC 284-170-421 (4) and (5), 284-170-441, and 284-170-445 by health care providers and health care facilities on or after January 1, 2026, if the commissioner has cause to believe that any health care provider or health care facility is in violation, the commissioner may submit information to the department of health or the appropriate health care facility or provider licensing or disciplining entity.
(3) During the period of July 27, 2025, to December 31, 2025, the commissioner will provide informational notices to carriers and health care providers and facilities if the commissioner finds there has been a violation of RCW 48.43.732. Any informational notices issued by the commissioner during this period will be public records and may be subject to disclosure.