2SSB 6038 -
By Senator Keiser
On page 2, line 22, after "section." insert "An economic recovery enrollee shall complete the standard health questionnaire required by RCW 48.43.018 as if they were applying for individual coverage. Individuals are not required to complete the questionnaire if they have twenty-four months of continuous group coverage and if application is made within ninety days of a qualifying event that resulted in the loss of coverage."
On page 4, line 17, after "system;" strike "((and))" and insert
"and"
On page 4, beginning on line 18, after "from the plan" strike "; and (g) who is an economic recovery enrollee as defined in subsection (3) of this section and is not otherwise eligible to be a subsidized enrollee"
EFFECT: Moves the requirement for the economic recovery enrollee to complete the health screening exam so it is attached to the new category of eligibility, separate from other nonsubsidized enrollees.