2128-S AMH BAIL H2532.1

SHB 2128  - H AMD101
     By Representative Bailey

WITHDRAWN 03/06/2009

     On page 4, line 6, after "(5)" strike "(a)" and insert "(((a)))"

     Beginning on page 4, line 20, strike all material through "48.14.0201." on page 5, line 18 and insert "(((b) Beginning January 1, 2009, the department shall offer families whose income is greater than three hundred percent of the federal poverty level the opportunity to purchase health care coverage for their children through the programs administered under this section without a premium subsidy from the state. The amount paid by the family shall be in an amount equal to the rate paid by the state to the managed health care system for coverage of the child, including any associated and administrative costs to the state of providing coverage for the child.))"

EFFECT:  Deletes the requirement that the department of social and health services offer health insurance coverage for children in families with household incomes over 300% of the federal poverty level.

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