Direct practices are not insurers.

RCW 48.150.060
in effect
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Direct practices, as defined in RCW 48.150.010 , who comply with this chapter are not insurers under RCW 48.01.050 , health carriers under chapter 48.43 RCW, health care service contractors under chapter 48.44 RCW, or health maintenance organizations under chapter 48.46 RCW. Direct practices, as defined in RCW 48.150.010 , who comply with this chapter are not insurers under RCW 48.01.050 , health carriers under chapter 48.43 RCW, health care service contractors under chapter 48.44 RCW, or health maintenance organizations under chapter 48.46 RCW.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=48.150&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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