SHB 1216 -
By Committee on Health Care
ADOPTED 04/12/2013
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 The department of health shall, using the
procedures and standards set forth in chapter 48.47 RCW, conduct a
sunrise review of the proposal, as set forth in House Bill No. 1216
(2013), requiring health carriers to include formulas necessary for the
treatment of eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders,
regardless of the delivery method of the formula. The department shall
report the results of the review no later than thirty days prior to the
2014 legislative session.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 Each carrier shall continue to apply a
timely appeals and grievance process as outlined in RCW 48.43.530 to
ensure medically necessary treatment is available. Expedited appeals
must be completed when a delay in the appeal process could jeopardize
the enrollees' life, health, or ability to regain maximum function."
SHB 1216 -
By Committee on Health Care
ADOPTED 04/12/2013
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "disorders;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and creating new sections."