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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2502

HB 2502: Dental plan exp. of benefits

Regulating explanation of benefits forms for stand-alone dental plans.

Summary

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to set minimum standards for dental explanation of benefits forms.
  • Prohibits dental-only plans from using explanation of benefits forms disapproved by the Insurance Commissioner.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2502), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2018
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michelle Valdez (R-26)
Introduced
January 10, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2502, SHB 2502

AN ACT Relating to explanation of benefits for stand-alone dental plans;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michelle Valdez (R-26)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Eileen Cody D-34Matt Manweller R-13Richard DeBolt R-20Laurie Jinkins D-27Dick Muri R-28

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 2502)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2502)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2502)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2502)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2502)
  9. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2502)
  10. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  11. Minority; without recommendation.
  12. Minority; do not pass.
  13. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2502 in other sessions

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