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WA HB2232
WA HB2232Concerning health insurance coverage options for individuals residing in underserved areas.
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Introduced
06/27/2017
06/27/2017
In Committee
06/27/2017
06/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing health insurance coverage options to1individuals residing in underserved areas; adding new sections to2chapter 74.09 RCW; and declaring an emergency.3
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Apple Health Plus" program to provide health insurance coverage to eligible individuals residing in underserved areas where individual health plans are not offered. The program will contract with managed care systems to provide benefits identical to those provided to Medicaid clients, and the director will set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for eligible individuals, enroll them, and manage the program's operations. The bill also creates the "Apple Health Plus Subscription Account" to deposit premium payments, and declares the act as an emergency measure to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Marcus Riccelli (D)*,
Mike Chapman (D),
Paul Graves (R),
Nicole Macri (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=2232&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2232.pdf |
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