6400-S2 AMS OBAN S6502.1

2SSB 6400 - S AMD 1053

By Senator O'Ban

On page 2, line 5, after "subsection" insert "or prohibited pursuant to (d) of this subsection"

On page 2, after line 26, insert the following:

"(d) The commissioner may not assess a fee under this section on any carrier that excludes a mandated benefit for reason of conscience or religion, pursuant to the carrier's right to object to participating in the provision of a specific service under RCW 48.43.065."

EFFECT: Prohibits the insurance commissioner from setting and assessing a fee on a health carrier that excludes a mandated benefit by reason of conscience or religion.

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