Boards and Commissions

Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board

Substitute Senate Bill 5445

The Exchange is responsible for certifying qualified health plans that may offer products; seamless linking with Medicaid eligibility and enrollment; verifying income and citizenship status; ensuring the benefit packages offered include the essential health benefits and are available at four benefit values – 60 percent, 70 percent, 80 percent and 90 percent; applying risk adjustment and reinsurance; operating a toll free hotline and consumer portal that allows comparison shopping and premium calculation and adjudicating appeals.

Number of appointments by Governor:

9

Term in Years:

2

Compensation:

Expenses only

Qualification:

The Governor must appoint two members from each list submitted by the four caucuses of the House and Senate, including at least one employee benefits specialist, one health economist or actuary, one representative of small business, and one representative of health consumer advocates.

Number of yearly meetings:

N/A

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No

Current Members (pdf)