HB 2540 - DIGEST

     Requires each health plan offered to public employees and their covered dependents that is not subject to the provisions of Title 48 RCW and is established or renewed after the effective date of this act, and that provides benefits for hospital or medical care shall provide benefits for anesthesia and hospital charges for dental care for a covered person who:  (1) Is a child under age six;

     (2) is severely disabled; or

     (3) has a medical condition requiring hospitalization or general anesthesia for dental care treatment, provided that such services are delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's physician.