2516-S AMH SHMK H4606.1
SHB 2516 - H AMD 722
By Representative Schmick
NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2018
On page 16, after line 24, insert the following:
NEW SECTION.  Sec. 11.  "A new section is added to chapter 43.131 RCW to read as follows:
The Washington health benefit exchange shall be terminated on January 1, 2023, as provided in section 12 of this act.
NEW SECTION.  Sec. 12.  A new section is added to chapter 43.131 RCW to read as follows:
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective January 1, 2024:
(1) RCW 43.71.005 (FindingIntent) and 2011 c 317 s 1;
(2) RCW 43.71.010 (Definitions) and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 6 s 1, 2012 c 87 s 2, & 2011 c 317 s 2;
(3) RCW 43.71.020 (Washington health benefit exchange) and 2012 c 87 s 3 & 2011 c 317 s 3;
(4) RCW 43.71.030 (ExchangePowers and duties) and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 33 s 1, 2012 c 87 s 4, & 2011 c 317 s 4;
(5) RCW 43.71.060 (Health benefit exchange account) and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 6 s 2, 2012 c 87 s 5, & 2011 c 317 s 7;
(6) RCW 43.71.065 (Qualified health plansCertificationCriteria stand-alone dental plansDirect primary care medical home plansAppeals) and 2012 c 87 s 8;
(7) RCW 43.71.070 (Rating systemRating factors) and 2012 c 87 s 9;
(8) RCW 43.71.075 (Navigator not soliciting or negotiating insuranceHealth care informationProtectionDisclosureNotification) and 2014 c 220 s 3 & 2012 c 87 s 25;
(9) RCW 43.71.080 (Assessment to fund exchangeGenerallyStand-alone dental plansPerformance review) and 2016 c 133 s 3 & 2013 2nd sp.s. c 6 s 3;
(10) RCW 43.71.900 (Conflict with federal requirements2011 c 317) and 2011 c 317 s 9; and
(11) RCW 43.71.901 (Spiritual care services2012 c 87) and 2012 c 87 s 14."
Correct the title.
EFFECT: Subjects the Health Benefit Exchange to the sunset review process. Establishes a sunset date of January 1, 2023, and repeals the Health Benefit Exchange on January 1, 2024.
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