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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESHB 2114

HB 2114: Out-of-network health srvs

Addressing protecting consumers from charges for out-of-network health services.

Summary

  • Modifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department.
  • Regulates the practice of balance billing by out-of-network providers and facilities; authorizes arbitration and mediation of balance billing disputes.
  • Requires health care facilities, providers, and carriers to provide patients with information about network status.
  • Requires the insurance commissioner (Commissioner) to take into account the accessibility of in-network providers in in-network facilities when determining the adequacy of a health carrier's provider networks.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (2ESHB 2114), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 15, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2017
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
February 15, 2017 in the House
Last action
March 8, 2018
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2114, 2ESHB 2114

AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers from charges for out-of-network health services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESHB 2114
81 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican311700
How each member voted

Yea (81)

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House · Final Passage

Passed May 25, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESHB 2114
61 Yea 33 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican113304
How each member voted

Yea (61)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2018
Version voted on: 2ESHB 2114
72 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican222600
How each member voted

Yea (72)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  3. Minority; do not pass. (2ESHB 2114)
  4. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Ways & Means. (2ESHB 2114)
  5. Referred to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 2114)
  6. And refer to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 2114)
  7. HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESHB 2114)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 2114)
  9. Minority; do not pass. (2ESHB 2114)
  10. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (2ESHB 2114)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 2114)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 72; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESHB 2114)
  14. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESHB 2114)
  15. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESHB 2114)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 2114)
  17. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 2114)
  18. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  19. First reading, referred to Health Care. (2ESHB 2114)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2ESHB 2114)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 2114)
  23. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  24. Referred to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 2114)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 2114)
  26. And refer to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 2114)
  27. HLTH - Majority; do pass. (2ESHB 2114)
  28. First reading, referred to Health Care. (2ESHB 2114)
  29. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESHB 2114)
  30. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  31. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 2114)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESHB 2114)
  33. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  34. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2ESHB 2114)
  35. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2ESHB 2114)
  37. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness. (2ESHB 2114)
  38. Minority; do not pass. (2ESHB 2114)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 2114)
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness.
  43. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  44. Referred to Appropriations. (2ESHB 2114)
  45. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESHB 2114)
  46. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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