1216-S AMS HLTH S2291.1

SHB 1216  - S COMM AMD
     By Committee on Health Care

ADOPTED 04/12/2013

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   The department of health shall, using the procedures and standards set forth in chapter 48.47 RCW, conduct a sunrise review of the proposal, as set forth in House Bill No. 1216 (2013), requiring health carriers to include formulas necessary for the treatment of eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders, regardless of the delivery method of the formula. The department shall report the results of the review no later than thirty days prior to the 2014 legislative session.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   Each carrier shall continue to apply a timely appeals and grievance process as outlined in RCW 48.43.530 to ensure medically necessary treatment is available. Expedited appeals must be completed when a delay in the appeal process could jeopardize the enrollees' life, health, or ability to regain maximum function."

SHB 1216  - S COMM AMD
     By Committee on Health Care

ADOPTED 04/12/2013

     On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "disorders;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and creating new sections."

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