BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5665
SB 5665: Mental health utilization
Providing requirements for mental health utilization review.
Summary
- If a health maintenance organization, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health plan operating under the state Health Care Authority, or the state high risk pool offers coverage for outpatient mental health services, these health carriers must adhere to standards regarding disclosure and utilization review of those services.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5665), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 6, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Gary Strannigan (R-38)
- Introduced
- February 6, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- SB 5665, SSB 5665
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Gary Strannigan (R-38)
7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5665 in other sessions
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