5857-S.E3 AMH CODY MORI 048

3ESSB 5857 - H AMD 545

By Representative Cody

    On page 5, line 18, after "(6)" strike "If" and insert "Beginning January 1, 2017, if"

    On page 5, after line 31, insert the following:

    "(c) Appeals under this subsection (6) are subject to chapter 34.05 RCW.  The commissioner may authorize the office of administrative hearings, as provided in chapter 34.12 RCW, to conduct appeals under this subsection (6)."

EFFECT: Delays, until January 1, 2017, the ability of a pharmacy or a pharmacist to appeal the decision of a pharmacy benefit manager to the Insurance Commissioner.  Subjects Insurance Commissioner appeals to the Administrative Procedures Act.  Allows the Insurance Commissioner to authorize the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct the appeals.

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