2SSB 5945 -
By Representative Hinkle
ADOPTED 04/16/2009
On page 1, line 4 of the amendment, after "by" strike "President Obama" and insert "the president of the United States"
On page 1, line 8 of the amendment, after "efforts." insert "The legislature further finds that the recommendations of the 2007 blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access are consistent with these principles."
On page 1, line 12 of the amendment, after "Provide" strike "Americans" and insert "the people of Washington state with"
On page 1, line 13 of the amendment, after "physicians" insert ", including health plans offered through the private insurance market and public programs, for those who meet eligibility standards"
On page 1, line 19 of the amendment, after "costs" strike "American citizens and businesses" and insert "that the people of Washington state"
On page 2, line 16 of the amendment, after "productivity," strike "and"
On page 2, line 16 of the amendment, after "revenue" insert ", and defining the appropriate role of the private and public sectors in financing health care coverage in Washington state"
On page 3, beginning on line 7 of the amendment, after "in" strike "Substitute House Bill No. 1647 and"
On page 4, beginning on line 4 of the amendment, after "5891" strike "and Second Substitute House Bill No. 2114"
On page 5, line 9 of the amendment, strike "and"
On page 5, line 11 of the amendment, after "purchasing" insert ";
and
(d) Reforms in the private health insurance market to provide
individuals and employers with more affordable health insurance
options"
EFFECT: Focuses the committee striking amendment on the health care needs of Washington residents and not all Americans. Ensures options for health care coverage will be available in both the private market and through public programs. Ensures any health care reform plan will define the appropriate role of the private and public sectors in financing health care coverage in Washington state. Ensures the advisory group will monitor reforms in the private health insurance market to provide individuals and employers with more affordable health insurance options.