2069-S2 AMH ERIC KNUT 021

2SHB 2069 - H AMD

By Representative Ericksen

   On page 7, after line 19, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 48.43 RCW to read as follows:

   A health carrier is authorized to offer a product to any small employer that complies with all the requirements of RCW ......(section 2 of this act). A health carrier that offers a product under this section will comply with, and be exempt from, the same statutory requirements of Title 48 RCW that apply to the small business assist program product offered by the health care authority."

   Renumber the remaining sections and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Authorizes health carriers to offer the same Small Business Assist Program product as the health care authority, subject to the same statutory requirements.