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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2498

HB 2498: Dental prior authorization

Concerning prior authorization for dental services and supplies in medical assistance programs.

Summary

  • Establishes a work group to make recommendations for improving the prior authorization system for dental providers in medical assistance programs.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2498), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2016
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2016
  3. Passed HouseFeb 16, 2016
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2016
  5. GovernorMar 31, 2016
  6. LawMar 31, 2016
Prime sponsor
Michelle Valdez (R-26)
Introduced
January 14, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 31, 2016
Session law
Chapter 128, Laws of 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2498, SHB 2498

AN ACT Relating to prior authorization for dental services and supplies in medical assistance programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michelle Valdez (R-26)

10 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Eileen Cody D-34Richard DeBolt R-20Matt Manweller R-13Maureen Walsh R-16Norm Johnson R-14Liz Pike R-18Sherry Appleton D-23Laurie Jinkins D-27Chris Kilduff D-28Mia Gregerson D-33

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2016
Version voted on: SHB 2498
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2016
Version voted on: SHB 2498
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22011
Republican25000
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2016. (SHB 2498)
  2. Chapter 128, 2016 Laws. (SHB 2498)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2498)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2498)
  5. Speaker signed. (SHB 2498)
  6. President signed. (SHB 2498)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 1. (SHB 2498)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2498)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2498)
  10. HLTH - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2498)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2498)
  12. First reading, referred to Health Care. (SHB 2498)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2498)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2498)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2498)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2498)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2498)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  21. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2498)
  22. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2498 in other sessions

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