BILL REQ. #:  H-3200.1 



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HOUSE BILL 2285
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State of Washington58th Legislature2003 1st Special Session

By Representatives Sommers and Sehlin

Read first time .   Referred to .



     AN ACT Relating to cost-sharing in medical programs; amending RCW 74.09.055; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 74.09.055 and 1993 c 492 s 231 are each amended to read as follows:
     The department is authorized to establish copayment, deductible, ((or)) coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements for recipients of any medical programs defined in RCW 74.09.010.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2003.

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