2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
43.71 Washington health benefit exchange.
43.71.050 Authority -- Powers and duties.

RCW 43.71.050 Authority — Powers and duties.

(1) The authority may enter into:

     (a) Information sharing agreements with federal and state agencies and other state exchanges to carry out the provisions of chapter 317, Laws of 2011: PROVIDED, That such agreements include adequate protections with respect to the confidentiality of the information to be shared and comply with all state and federal laws and regulations; and

     (b) Interdepartmental agreements with the office of the insurance commissioner, the department of social and health services, the department of health, and any other state agencies necessary to implement chapter 317, Laws of 2011.

     (2) To the extent funding is available, the authority shall:

     (a) Provide staff and resources to implement chapter 317, Laws of 2011;

     (b) Manage and administer the grant and other funds; and

     (c) Expend funds specifically appropriated by the legislature to implement the provisions of chapter 317, Laws of 2011.

     (3) Beginning March 15, 2012, the board shall:

     (a) Be responsible for the duties imposed on the authority under this section; and

     (b) Have the powers granted to the authority under this section.

[2011 c 317 § 6.]