HB 3047 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Requires that any applicant for state purchased health care benefits under chapter 74.09 or 70.47 RCW shall identify the employer or employers of the proposed beneficiary of the health care benefits. In the event the proposed beneficiary is not employed, the applicant shall identify the employer or employers of any adult who is responsible for providing all or some of the proposed beneficiary's support.

Requires that a person requesting uncompensated care in a hospital shall identify the employer or employers of the proposed beneficiary of the health care services. In the event the proposed beneficiary is not employed, the person shall identify the employer or employers of any adult who is responsible for providing all or some of the proposed beneficiary's support.

Requires that, on or before February 1st of each year, the department of social and health services and the health care authority shall provide the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives a report listing all employers identified through the application requirements of this act. The report must include each company name, location, and the total number of their employees and dependents who are enrolled in each state funded health care program. No other information regarding program beneficiaries may be included in this report. The report must also be made available to the public.