Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
Health Care Committee

SSB 5099

Brief Description:  Designating medical directors.

Sponsors:  By Senate Committee on Health & Long‑Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Winsley and Thibaudeau).

Brief Summary of Substitute Bill

$Health carriers that offer dental only coverage must designate a licensed dentist as dental director.

Hearing Date:  3/20/01

Staff:  Dave Knutson (786‑7146).

Background: 

The Patient Bill of Rights requires health carriers to designate a medical director licensed to practice in this state.  Health carriers that offer dental only coverage to the public are not required to have a medical director licensed as a dentist in Washington.

Summary of Bill: 

Health carriers that offer dental only coverage must designate a dental director who is licensed as a dentist in Washington

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.