Children's Washington apple health with premiums — Calculation and determination of premium amount
(1) For the purposes of this chapter, "premium" means an amount paid for health care coverage under WAC 182-505-0215 .
(2) Premium requirement. The Washington apple health premium-based program under WAC 182-505-0215 requires payment of a monthly premium.
(a)The first monthly premium is due in the month following…#
(a) The first monthly premium is due in the month following the determination of eligibility.
(b)There is no premium requirement for health care…#
(b) There is no premium requirement for health care coverage received in the month eligibility is determined or in any prior month.
(c)A child who is American Indian or Alaska native is…#
(c) A child who is American Indian or Alaska native is exempt from the monthly premium requirement.
(3) Monthly premium amount.
(a) The premium amount for the medical assistance unit (MAU) is based on countable income under chapter 182-509 WAC and the number of people in the MAU under chapter 182-506 WAC.
(b) The premium amount is as follows: