HB 1191 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Declares that the purpose of chapter 48.42 RCW is to establish a procedure for the proposal, review, and determination of mandated benefit necessity.

     Requires every person who, or organization that, seeks to establish a mandated benefit shall, at least ninety days prior to a regular legislative session, submit a mandated benefit proposal to the appropriate committees of the legislature, assessing the social impact, financial impact, and evidence of health care service efficacy of the benefit in strict adherence to the criteria enumerated in RCW 48.42.080.

     Requires that mandated benefits must be authorized by law.