Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
Health Care Committee |
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HB 1795
Brief Description: Concerning dental care benefits provided by insurers and health care service contractors.
Sponsors: Representatives Morrell and Campbell.
Brief Summary of Bill |
• Requires dental plans to pay licensed providers for covered services in equal amounts and on equivalent terms. |
Hearing Date: 2/18/03
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
There is no statutory requirement that entities offering dental plans treat all licensed providers comparably.
Summary of Bill:
Requires dental plans to pay licensed providers for covered services in equal amounts and on equivalent terms.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not Requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.