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Introduced
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
Passed
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2020
03/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting discrimination in health care coverage; and amending RCW 41.05.600, 48.20.580, 48.21.241, 3 48.41.220, 48.44.341, 48.46.291, 70.47.200, 48.30.300, and 48.43.0128.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination in health care coverage. It requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services at parity with medical and surgical services. The bill defines "mental health services" and expands coverage requirements for health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2021 to include treatment for both mental health and substance use disorders. It also allows health plans to manage mental health and substance use disorder benefits in the same manner as medical and surgical benefits, if comparable requirements are applied. The bill aligns with federal rules and guidance implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Nicole Macri (D)*,
Eileen Cody (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2020. (on 03/31/2020)
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