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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESHB 1316

HB 1316: Dental insurance practices

Addressing fair dental insurance practices.

Summary

  • Applies statutes related to utilization review programs and retrospective denial of coverage to dental plans.
  • Prohibits dental plans from subjecting a provider to additional oversight because the provider files an appeal on behalf of a patient.
  • Requires the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to convene a work group to examine stand-alone dental plans' explanations of benefits.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (2ESHB 1316), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2017
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michelle Valdez (R-26)
Introduced
January 17, 2017 in the House
Last action
March 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1316, 2ESHB 1316

AN ACT Relating to fair dental insurance practices;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michelle Valdez (R-26)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Eileen Cody D-34Laurie Jinkins D-27Sharon Wylie D-49Steve Bergquist D-11Paul Harris R-17Judy Clibborn D-41Jay Rodne R-5Dan Griffey R-35Sherry Appleton D-23

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1316
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2018
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1316
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1316)
  2. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (2ESHB 1316)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESHB 1316)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1316)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1316)
  6. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESHB 1316)
  7. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESHB 1316)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1316)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1316)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1316)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1316)
  12. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1316)
  13. First reading, referred to Health Care. (2ESHB 1316)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESHB 1316)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1316)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1316)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESHB 1316)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESHB 1316)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2ESHB 1316)
  22. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESHB 1316)
  23. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1316 in other sessions

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