2361-S.E AMS MUZZ S5618.1
ESHB 2361 - S AMD 824
By Senator Muzzall
NOT CONSIDERED 03/07/2024
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. 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, the exchange shall:
(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."
ESHB 2361 - S AMD 824
By Senator Muzzall
NOT CONSIDERED 03/07/2024
On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "exchange;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 43.71 RCW."
EFFECT: Strikes the underlying bill and requires the Exchange to: (1) Inform Exchange consumers at the beginning of the plan selection process that free assistance is available from licensed insurance producers; and (2) track the number of referrals the Exchange makes to licensed insurance producers through its customer support center. Requires the Exchange to submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2026, on: (1) The progress made toward increasing the percentage of Exchange consumers using the services of licensed insurance producers to select a qualified health plan; and (2) the percentage of consumers using a licensed insurance producer who ultimately select a nonstandardized plan.
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