WA People
BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1839: Individual health benefits

Concerning a waiver request for the preservation of the state's and health carriers' ability to provide coverage in the individual health benefits market.

Summary

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a waiver request to preserve Washington residents' ability to obtain insurance through the Washington State Health Insurance Pool.

From the House Bill Analysis 2011 (HB 1839), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced
February 4, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to ensuring the viability of the individual market in light of federal health care reform;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Eileen Cody D-34Joe Schmick R-9

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1839 in other sessions

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