5640 AMH CHAB HELA 059

SB 5640 - H AMD 510

By Representative Chandler

FAILED 4/4/2007

   On page 1, after line 11, insert the following:

   "Sec. 2. RCW 41.05.008 and 2005 c 143 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:

   (1) Every employing agency shall fully cooperate with the authority and shall carry out all actions necessary for the operation of benefit plans, education of employees, claims administration, and other activities that may be required by the authority for administration of this chapter.

   (2) Employing agencies shall report all data relating to employees eligible to participate in benefits or plans administered by the authority in a format designed and communicated by the authority.

   (3) Every employing agency that is prohibited from performing commercial activities under RCW 41.05.021(g) shall cooperate fully with compliance and accuracy verification if requested by the authority."

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

   On page 7, line 13, after "activities" insert ". The authority shall verify compliance with the commercial activity prohibition as well as the general accuracy of information submitted by an employing agency"

Correct the title.

EFFECT: Requires that the Health Care Authority verify compliance with the prohibition on performance of commercial activities by employees of a participating county, municipality, school district, education service district, other political subdivision, or a tribal government. Requires an employing agency, whose employees are prohibited from performing commercial activities, cooperate fully with compliance and accuracy verification if requested by the Health Care Authority.