1688-S2 AMH CALD WEIK 054

2SHB 1688 - H AMD 963

By Representative Caldier

WITHDRAWN 02/11/2022

On page 20, line 22, after "(b)" strike "A" and insert "Except as provided in subsection (2)(c) of this section, a"

On page 20, line 30, after "(c)" insert "A nonparticipating provider furnishing nonemergency services may request that a patient waive the balance billing prohibitions provided in RCW 48.49.020 and 48.49.030 and sections 2799A-1 et seq. of the public health service act (P.L. 116-260) through notice and consent as provided in 2799B-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-132(d)) and 45 C.F.R. Sec. 149.420 as in effect on the effective date of this section.

(d)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 25, line 18, after "(2)" strike "A" and insert "Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a"

On page 25, line 27, after "(3)" insert "A nonparticipating provider furnishing nonemergency services may request that a patient waive the balance billing prohibitions provided in RCW 48.49.020 and 48.49.030 and sections 2799A-1 et seq. of the public health service act (P.L. 116-260) through notice and consent as provided in 2799B-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-132(d)) and 45 C.F.R. Sec. 149.420 as in effect on the effective date of this section.

(4)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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