1. (1) Reduced deposit requirements may be permitted when data satisfactory to the commissioner are provided which indicate an amount less than that set forth in WAC 284-44-320 and 284-44-330 is adequate to cover incurred but unpaid reimbursement or indemnity benefits. In determining a lesser requirement, the commissioner will include in his consideration:

   1. (a) The overall adequacy of the contractor's reserves for future benefits;
   2. (b) The relationship between indemnity claims and claims covered by contractual agreements with providers;
   3. (c) The overall financial stability of the contractor; and
   4. (d) A reasonable projection of any increase or decrease of such benefits.
2. (2) The commissioner may from time to time require additional indemnification to be furnished when a review of the health care service contractor's affairs demonstrates that existing indemnification is inadequate.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.44.050. WSR 82-23-010 (Order R 82-6), § 284-44-340, filed 11/5/82, effective 1/1/83.]