BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1387

HB 1387: Basic health plan benefits

Clarifying the frequency of filing of rate adjustments for mandatory offering of basic health plan benefits.

Summary

  • Although a health carrier generally cannot adjust the rate (premium) more frequently than annually for a particular individual or small employer who has been offered a plan, the health carrier can file rate adjustments once every six months for health plans offered to new or renewing individuals or small employers. The bill contains a null and void clause.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1387), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 1997
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Paul Zellinsky (R-23)
Introduced
January 24, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 19, 1997
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1387, SHB 1387

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Paul Zellinsky (R-23)

5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1387
66 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat122802
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (66)

Excused (4)

Senate · Final Passage

April 15, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1387
33 Yea 15 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat81500
Republican25010
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1387
61 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat103002
Republican51005
How each member voted

Yea (61)

History

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HB 1387 in other sessions

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