Hoffman v. Shield

The United States District Court, Western District of Washington, certified the following two questions under chapter 2.60 RCW:

1. Which of defendant’s health plans are, and which are not, subject to the requirements of RCW 48.43.045?

2. With respect to health plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by defendant and governed by RCW 48.43.045, does the statute permit defendant to limit or exclude coverage for health services or care rendered by certain categories of health care providers? If so, when and under what circumstances may defendant include such limitations or exclusions in…