SB 5558 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares that the purpose of this act is to provide assistance in accessing prescription drugs to the uninsured residents of Washington state with incomes below three hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

Declares that the foundation shall be administered in a manner that: (1) Begins providing assistance to qualified uninsured individuals by January 1, 2006;

(2) Defines the population that may receive assistance in accordance with this act; and

(3) Complies with the eligibility requirements necessary to obtain and maintain tax-exempt status under federal law.