FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2285

C 14 L 03 E1

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Authorizing DSHS to establish cost-sharing requirements for recipients of medical programs.

Sponsors: By Representatives Sommers and Sehlin.

Background:

The Medical Assistance Administration, within the Department of Social and Health Services (Department), administers various health care programs for qualified, low-income people, including the Medicaid Program, the Children's Health Program, the Limited Casualty Program, and other state-funded medical care services. The Medical Assistance Administration is authorized to establish copayment, deductible, or coinsurance requirements for recipients of these medical programs.

Summary:

The Department is authorized to establish other cost-sharing requirements, which could include premiums, for recipients of medical assistance programs.

Votes on Final Passage:

First Special Session

House 73  24

Senate 31  14

Effective: July 1, 2003