1869-S AMS KEIS S2853.2

SHB 1869  - S AMD TO HEA COMM AMD (S2595.1)261
     By Senators Keiser, Becker

ADOPTED 04/02/2009

     On page 1, line 12 of the amendment, after "facility." insert "Hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW may fulfill this requirement by providing a statement and contact information as described in RCW 70.41.400."

     On page 1, line 16 of the amendment, after "insurer's" strike "negotiated"

     On page 1, line 18 of the amendment, after "(3)" strike "providers" and insert "Except for hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, providers"

     On page 1, after line 22 of the amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 70.41 RCW to read as follows:
     Hospitals licensed under this chapter shall provide notice to patients undergoing scheduled elective procedures containing at least the following language: "You may request information about the estimated charges of your hospital services. Please do not hesitate to ask for information.""

SHB 1869  - S AMD TO HEA COMM AMD (S2595.1)
     By Senators Keiser, Becker

ADOPTED 04/02/2009

     On page 2, line 2 of the title amendment, after "insert" strike the remainder of the title amendment and insert "adding a new section to chapter 70.01 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 70.41 RCW."

EFFECT:  Modifies requirements for hospitals; removes requirement for insurers to provide information on negotiated charges; inserts a new section requiring hospitals to provide a statement to patients undergoing elective procedures.

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