Washington Administrative Code
Title 284 - Insurance Commissioner, Office of the
Chapter 284-24E - Medical malpractice claim settlement data reporting rules for attorneys and claimants
Section 284-24E-070 - Are write-offs or other small sums of money provided as customer service gestures considered claims?

If a self-insurer, facility or provider waives copayments, forgives bills or deductibles, or makes other similar accommodations to a client, it is not a claim under RCW 48.140.010(1). Claimants are not required to report these types of accommodations to the commissioner.

Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.140.060, and 7.70.140. 07-12-057 (Matter No. R 2006-02), § 284-24E-070, filed 6/4/07, effective 7/22/07.