5587-S AMS BENT S2288.1

SSB 5587 - S AMD - 135

By Senators Benton and Roach

                                               NOT ADOPTED 3/11/99

    On page 9, after line 14, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.  Each health plan offered by a carrier must provide a point-of-service option that allows an enrollee to choose to receive services from a nonparticipating health care provider or facility.  Enrollees must pay the full additional cost for choosing this option.  Nothing in this section shall prevent a health care carrier from utilizing other managed care or cost containment techniques and processes."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires health plans to offer a "point-of-service option" with the additional cost to be paid for by the enrollee.

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