"AHPs [in Washington State] have been allowed to experience-rate between employers and charge different premiums based on their claims history or other underwriting factors. The new regulation makes clear that AHPs formed under prior guidance do not have to comply with the same rules as AHPs formed under the new regulations -- in particular the nondiscrimination rule. In Washington, it will be business as usual for AHPs formed under prior DOL guidance[.]"  MORE >>