HB 2632 -
By Senator
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 (1) A joint select committee of the
legislature shall be established to study the human immunodeficiency
virus insurance program authorized under RCW 43.70.670 together with
other programs under which state or local government entities pay
premiums directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, on behalf of
enrollees in the Washington state health insurance pool.
(2) The study shall evaluate, for the most recent complete fiscal
year, the number of enrollees covered under the programs identified in
subsection (1) of this section, the total premiums paid on behalf of
enrollees under these programs, the total claims paid for covered
services for enrollees under these programs, and whether total claims
paid for covered services for enrollees under these programs exceed
total premiums paid on behalf of enrollees under the programs. The
study shall identify each state or local government entity that pays
premiums directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, on behalf of
enrollees in the Washington state health insurance pool. The study
shall determine the number of individuals covered by each state or
local government entity that pays premiums directly or indirectly, in
whole or in part, on behalf of enrollees in the Washington state health
insurance pool. The study shall determine the cost to the Washington
state health insurance pool of covering costs generated by enrollees
whose premiums are paid, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
through state or federal funds.
(3) The joint select committee established under this section shall
be comprised of twelve members. Six members shall be appointed from
the house of representatives, three of whom are appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives, and three of whom are
appointed by the republican leader. Six members shall be appointed
from the senate, three of whom are appointed by the democratic leader,
and three of whom are appointed by the republican leader.
(4) The study required by this section shall be completed not later
than November 1, 2006. Results of the study shall be reported to the
appropriate standing committees of the legislature not later than
December 1, 2006."
HB 2632 -
By Senator
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "coverage;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and creating a new section."