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WSHIP recognizes that agents (producers) play an important role in helping applicants obtain individual health benefits and navigating the ever-changing health insurance landscape with the advent of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) and state implementation of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (HBE). In 2013, the Washington State Legislature passed several laws affecting the future operation of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) and reflecting the implementation of the ACA and the HBE. Changes effective January 1, 2014 include:
Currently, Non-Medicare Coverage is available in all counties in Washington. WSHIP and Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC). WSHIP Non-Medicare plans are recognized by HHS as MEC for plan years beginning January 1, 2015 or later. Agent Commissions WSHIP will pay a $100 fee to Washington state licensed insurance agents who assist applicants in filling out a WSHIP Application form. The Agent Information, Section I of the WSHIP Application, must be completed and submitted by the agent in order for WSHIP to process an agent's commission payment. Agents must also submit a complete Form W-9 and a copy of their current State of Washington Agent License. |
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