BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5446

SB 5446: Mental health parity

Extending existing mental health parity requirements to individual and small group plans.

Summary

Effective January 1, 2008, insurance policies issued for all groups and individuals are required to include coverage for mental health services equal to coverage for other medical and surgical services. Policies offered by the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) are modified to include mental health services as any other covered service, and specific inpatient and outpatient day limits are removed.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5446), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to extending existing mental health parity requirements to individual and small group plans;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5446)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5446)
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 1, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5446)
Mar 1, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 23, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5446)
Feb 23, 2007HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5446)
Feb 23, 2007Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5446)
Feb 23, 2007Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 23, 2007HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 23, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 19, 2007First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

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