| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Health Care & Wellness Committee | |
HB 1085
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Revising requirements for long-term care insurance plans offered by the public employees' benefits board.
Sponsors: Representatives Morrell, Bailey, Ericks, Dickerson, Cody, Sells, Linville, Blake, Moeller, Flannigan, Green, Miloscia, Pettigrew, Conway, Kagi, Appleton, Ormsby, Schual-Berke, B. Sullivan, Hudgins, Clibborn, Kenney, Wallace and Simpson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/17/07
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
The Public Employees Benefit Board offers long-term care insurance plans to authorised
enrollees. The coverage offered is designed by a technical advisory committee.
Summary of Bill:
The Public Employees Benefit Board is given authority to make available one or more long-term
care insurance plans to eligible employees, retired employees, and retired school employees as
well as eligible dependents.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.