BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 6617: Eating disorder coverage
Requiring health carriers to provide coverage for the treatment of eating disorders.
Summary
- All health insurance policies issued by carriers after July 1, 1998 are required to provide coverage for treatment of eating disorders. The coverage must allow the attending provider to make treatment decisions, and must be at least as favorable as the coverage made available for other major illnesses.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6617), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Lisa Brown (D-3)
- Introduced
- January 22, 1998 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 22, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Lisa Brown (D-3)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 6617 in other sessions
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