Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued fines in April and May totaling $398,500 against insurance companies for violations of state insurance laws and regulations.
Following is a list of reported violations the commissioner’s office issued:
Insurance companies
LifeWise Health Plan of Washington, Mountlake Terrace, Wash.; fined $250,000
During the COVID-19 pandemic, LifeWise incorrectly processed 4,133 virtual mental health claims for 871 consumers, which resulted in $75,366 in overpayments to providers.
