3310.E AMS DECC MEIE 002

EHB 3310 - S AMD TO S COMM AMD (3310.E AMS HEA S5586.1) 358

   By    Senator Deccio

ADOPTED 3/3/2006

   On page 2, line 27, strike “;” and insert “. The report shall include an assessment of the cost of each listed requirement and the impact that covering the requirement has on the utilization of other health services, expressed as a net premium cost or savings per member per month.

   (2) A listing of all statutory and regulatory requirements of all health carriers doing business in Washington that prohibit discrimination between health care provider groups who deliver services that are included in a health benefit plan. The report shall include an assessment of the cost of each listed requirement and the impact that covering the requirement has on the utilization of other health services, expressed as a net premium cost or savings per member per month.”

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Adds provision requiring the insurance commissioner to report on the cost of all coverage requirements imposed under Washington law, and the impact that such costs have on health care utilization. Adds provision requiring insurance commissioner to list and assess the costs of Washington laws that mandate coverage of services performed by every category of provider.