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WA HB2568
WA HB2568Extending coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces to public and school employees.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to extending coverage of prosthetic limbs and 2 custom orthotic braces to public and school employees; reenacting and 3 amending RCW 41.05.017; and providing an effective date. 4
AI Summary
This bill extends health insurance coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces to public and school employees by amending existing law, specifically RCW 41.05.017, which outlines health plan requirements. The amendment inserts a new provision, RCW 48.43.840, into the list of statutes that health plans offered under this chapter must comply with, ensuring that these plans will now cover these essential medical devices for public and school employees, with this change taking effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2568&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2568.pdf |
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