5773.E2 AMH LIIA PRIN 359

2ESB 5773 - H AMD 747

By Representative Liias

WITHDRAWN 05/10/2011

    On page 6, line 9, after "(6)" insert "(a)"

 

    On page 6, after line 14, insert the following:

 

    "(b) by November 30, 2015, and each year thereafter, the authority must certify that the addition of a high deductible health plan in conjunction with a health savings account to the benefit options provided to subscribers does not increase the cost of health benefits provided for subscribers in the comprehensive health plans most similar to those existing prior to the addition of the high deductible health plan with a health savings account option."

 

 

 

       EFFECT:   By November 30, 2015, and each year thereafter, the Health Care Authority is required to certify that the addition of a high deductible health plan in conjunction with a health saving account to the benefit options offered to subscribers does not increase the cost of comprehensive health benefit plans provided to subscribers in the plans most similar to those in place before the addition of the high deductible health plan.

 

 

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