Brief Description: Authorizing the administrator of the health care authority to administer grants on behalf of the authority.

Sponsors: By Representatives Pedersen, Curtis, Schual-Berke, Ormsby and Moeller; by request of Health Care Authority.

House Committee on Health Care & Wellness
Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

Background:

The State Health Care Authority (HCA) is the state agency that administers state employee insurance benefits and the Basic Health Plan, which is a state subsidized health insurance program for low-income people. The HCA's authority includes the ability to apply for, receive, and accept grants to implement initiatives and strategies.

Summary:

It is specified that the primary duties of the HCA include administering grants that further its mission and goals. The HCA may issue, distribute, and administer such grants.

Votes on Final Passage:

House   97   0
Senate   49   0

Effective: July 22, 2007