1569-S2.E AMS KAST NEED 117

E2SHB 1569 - S AMD to S AMD (3448.1/07) 478

   By    Senators Kastama, Jacobsen and Haugen

ADOPTED 4/12/2007

   On page 4, line 18 after "partnership." insert "Employees shall not be eligible for premium assistance if they have immediately transitioned from employer-sponsored insurance, until they have fulfilled a six month waiting period. During that time, the employee may participate in the program but not receive state sponsored premium assistance."

EFFECT: Low-income employees that have come from employer-sponsored insurance must wait six months for state sponsored premium assistance.

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