| SB 6569-S - DIGEST |
| (DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Creates the task force on patient out-of-pocket costs. |
Requires the department of health to convene the task force and coordinate task force meetings. |
Requires the task force to: (1) Evaluate factors contributing to the out-of-pocket costs for patients including prescription drug cost trends and plan benefit design; and |
(2) Consider patient treatment adherence and the impacts on chronic illness and acute disease, with consideration of the long-term outcomes and costs for the patient. |
Veto overridden on March 29, 2016. |
| VETO MESSAGE ON SSB 6569 |
| March 10, 2016 |
| To the Honorable President and Members, |
| The Senate of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning herewith, without my approval, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6569 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to the creation of a task force on patient out-of-pocket costs." |
| This is a worthy bill, but it has preceded the passage of the 2016-2017 supplemental operating budget, which is a greater legislative priority. Until a budget agreement is reached, I cannot support this bill. |
| For these reasons I have vetoed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6569 in its entirety. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Jay Inslee |
| Governor |