5884-S2 AMS TRUD S4520.1
2SSB 5884 - S AMD 1067
By Senator Trudeau
ADOPTED 02/11/2022
On page 4, line 32, after "Sec. 11." strike "(1)"
On page 5, at the beginning of line 1, strike all of subsection (2)
On page 5, after line 6, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 12. A new section is added to chapter 48.43 RCW to read as follows:
By July 1, 2024, the office of the insurance commissioner shall integrate behavioral health support specialists into its network access standards through enforcement of every category of health care provider provision in RCW 48.43.045."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 10, after line 34, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 17. Section 12 of this act expires June 30, 2025."
2SSB 5884 - S AMD 1067
By Senator Trudeau
ADOPTED 02/11/2022
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "18.130.040;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates."
EFFECT: Removes requirement for the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to make recommendations to health carriers regarding behavioral health support specialists and instead directs the Office to integrate behavioral health support specialists into its network access standards through enforcement of existing standards.
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