Washington Balance Billing Protection
MAXIMUS Federal is an approved entity for providing arbitration services for Washington Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA). Section 8 of the Balance Billing Protection Act (Chapter 427, Laws of 2019) directs the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to develop a list of approved arbitrators or entities that provide arbitration for use by parties involved in balance billing disputes. The act calls for arbitrators to preside over disputes between health care providers, facilities and carriers. Here is the link to WA Office of Insurance Commissioner. This site includes a link to the Act, which outlines eligibility and requirements.