HB 2160 - DIGEST

     Finds that the following principles must be adopted in order to establish affordable health care for individuals:  (1) Preserve access to appropriate health insurance coverage for individuals regardless of their age, gender, or current health status;

     (2) retain the financial viability and solvency of both public and private programs dedicated to providing insurance coverage;

     (3) create appropriate incentives for consumers to obtain and keep insurance;

     (4) spread the cost of insuring those who need the most care among the broadest community; and

     (5) increase the diversity of benefit packages available for those purchasing insurance in the individual market.

     Repeals RCW 48.20.028, 48.41.050, 48.41.060, 48.41.080, 48.44.022, and 48.46.064.