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WA SB5222
WA SB5222Requiring health carriers to reimburse advanced registered nurse practitioners at the same rate as physicians for the same services.
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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to requiring health carriers to reimburse advanced registered nurse practitioners at the same rate as physicians for the same services; adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; and creating a new section.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require health carriers (insurance companies) to reimburse advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) at the same rate as physicians for providing the same health care services. The bill adds a new section to the state's insurance laws to prohibit health carriers from reimburing ARNPs at a lower rate than they would reimburse physicians for the same services, with the exception of ARNPs who are employees of a health maintenance organization. The bill cites the importance of supporting health care practitioners, especially in underserved and rural communities, during the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health crises.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Emily Randall (D)*,
Annette Cleveland (D),
Steve Conway (D),
Mona Das (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
June Robinson (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5222&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5222.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5222%20SBA%20HLTC%2021.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5222%20SBA%20HLTC%2021.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5222.pdf |
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