2361-S AMH SHMK MORI 067

SHB 2361 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3193.1/24) 892

By Representative Schmick

WITHDRAWN 02/09/2024

On page 2, line 4 of the striking amendment, after "2023,))" strike "2025" and insert "2074"

On page 2, line 20 of the striking amendment, after "January 1," strike "2026" and insert "2075"

On page 3, line 14 of the striking amendment, after "1," strike "2026" and insert "2077"

On page 3, line 15 of the striking amendment, after "January 1," strike "2027." and insert "2078.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 43.71 RCW to read as follows:

(1) To assist exchange consumers to find a health plan that best meets all of their coverage needs during the time when the exchange market includes both standardized and nonstandardized silver plans, the exchange must:

(a) Inform exchange consumers at the beginning of the plan selection process that free assistance is available from a licensed insurance producer; and

(b) Track the number of referrals the exchange's customer support center makes to licensed insurance producers.

(2) By December 1, 2026, the exchange shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on:

(a) The progress made toward increasing the percentage of exchange consumers using the services of a licensed insurance producer to select a qualified health plan; and

(b) The percentage of consumers who use a licensed insurance producer to select a qualified health plan who ultimately select a nonstandardized plan."

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