2097‑S AMH SHER HAGE 6

SHB 2097 ‑ H AMD 245 ADOPTED 2-13-96

By Representative Sherstad

      On page 6, after line 15, insert:

     "(16) The administrator shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW setting forth the requirements of RCW 70.47.160(3)."

EFFECT:  Requires the Health Care Authority Administrator to establish by rule a mechanism to recognize the right of individuals and organizations with a religious or moral tenet opposed to a specific service while ensuring enrollees timely access to services covered in the Basic Health Plan.