WAC 284-34-210. When will the commissioner adjust prima facie rates, and how will rate changes be implemented?

(1) Every three years, the commissioner will review the loss ratio standards in WAC 284-34-140 and the prima facie rates in WAC 284-34-150 and 284-34-170 to: (a) Determine the rate of expected claims on a statewide basis; (b) Compare the rate of expected claims with the rate of actual claims for the preceding three years using data reported in the annual statement supplement or other available source(s); (c) Determine if new rates should be published based on the rate of expected claims; and (d) If needed, publish new statewide prima facie rates, and establish a date when all insurers must file new rates. (2) When the commissioner publishes new rates, they will reflect: (a) The difference between actual claims based on experience; and (b) Expected claims based on the loss ratio standards in WAC 284-34-140 applied to the prima facie rates in WAC 284-34-150 and 284-34-170 .