| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Health Care & Wellness Committee | |
HB 1233
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Addressing specified disease, hospital confinement, or other fixed payment insurance.
Sponsors: Representatives Ericks, Kirby, Roach, Williams, Jarrett and Simpson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/24/07
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
Some insurance companies offer a limited benefit medical policy that allows employers to offer
routine health and life insurance to their employees. Such a policy allows an employer to
purchase coverage for employees that provides a calendar year maximum amount that will be
covered for doctor's office visits, preventive care, prescription drug coverage, emergency room
visits, surgery, and other procedures. A question has been raised whether such a policy is
included in the statutory definition of "Health plan" in Title 48 RCW.
Summary of Bill:
The definition of "Health plan" is modified to include illness-triggered fixed payment insurance,
fixed payment insurance, or other fixed payment insurance offered as an independent,
noncoordinated benefit.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.