Health Insurance Pool Board of Directors, Washington State

Provides access to health insurance for people who are unable to obtain coverage in the private marketplace. WSHIP was established under the Washington State Health Insurance Access Act of 1987 (RCW 48.41). The Board of directors develops and approves an uniform screening mechanism for subscribers to enter the pool. The Board also manages the pool, sets assessments on member health plans, and collects premiums from subscribers.
Board Websitehttps://wship.org/board_members.asp
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 48.41.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One member representing each of the following: (a) Health care providers; (b) health insurance agents; (c) small employers; and (d) large employers; and two members from state-wide organizations representing health care consumers.

Member List

Health Insurance Pool Board of Directors, Washington State
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Large Business
2 Dixson, James 06/01/2023 05/31/2026 Small Business
3 Hourigan, Richard 06/01/2022 05/31/2025 Health Care Provider
4 Ancheta, Cary 06/01/2019 05/31/2022 Health Care Consumer
4 VACANT Health Care Consumer
5 Dunlop, Michael 06/03/2024 05/31/2027 Health Care Consumer
6 Wallace, Keith 06/01/2023 05/31/2026 Health Insurance Agent
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