HB 1162 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Provides that the rights and remedies provided to the department in RCW 74.09.180 and 43.20B.060 to secure reimbursement for assistance, including the department's lien and subrogation rights, may be delegated to a managed health care system by contract entered into pursuant to RCW 74.09.522.

     Provides that a managed health care system may enforce all rights and remedies delegated to it by the department to secure and recover assistance provided under a managed health care system consistent with its agreement with the department.