SB 5178-S2 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Requires that all health care purchased or renewed after the effective date of this act shall provide services or coverage for services for diabetic persons, to include at least the following:  (1) Appropriate equipment and supplies, as prescribed by a health care provider; and

     (2) outpatient self-management training and education, including medical nutrition therapy.

     Provides that diabetes outpatient self-management training and education may only be provided by health care providers with expertise in diabetes.

     Does not apply to the basic health plan described in chapter 70.47 RCW.