Beginning on page 1, line 3 of the amendment, strike all of sections 1 and 2

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 6, beginning on line 3 of the amendment, strike all of section 5

Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 6, beginning on line 10 of the title amendment, after "insert" strike the remainder of the title amendment and insert "and amending RCW 48.41.200 and 48.41.090."

EFFECT: Removes the requirement that a health carrier within a health care holding company offer a qualified health plan in a county through the Exchange if a carrier in that holding company offers a plan option in that county through PEBB or SEBB. Removes the expiration date for the reduced WSHIP rate, which is available to individuals with no available qualified health plan option in their county of residence.