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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2836

HB 2836: Charity care and notice reqs

Delineating charity care and notice requirements without restricting charity care.

Summary

  • Requires hospitals to provide notice of charity care policies in specific areas of the hospitals, such as where patients are admitted, on the hospital's website, and on all billing and collection documents.
  • Requires hospitals to develop standardized training programs on the hospital's charity care policy and the use of interpreter services, and provide regular training for appropriate staff.
  • Defines "third-party coverage" and clarifies the definition of "charity care."

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2836), 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, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2018
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2018
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Laurie Jinkins (D-27)
Introduced
January 17, 2018 in the House
Last action
March 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2836, ESHB 2836

AN ACT Relating to delineating charity care and notice requirements without restricting charity care;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Laurie Jinkins (D-27)

12 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Paul Harris R-17Eileen Cody D-34Steve Tharinger D-24Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Vandana Slatter D-48Judy Clibborn D-41Nicole Macri D-43Marcus Riccelli D-3June Robinson D-38Javier Valdez D-46Sherry Appleton D-23Norm Johnson R-14

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2018
Version voted on: ESHB 2836
92 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican42600
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2836)
  2. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 2836)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2836)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2836)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2836)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2836)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2836)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2836)
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  12. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2836)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2836)
  14. Minority; do not pass.
  15. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  16. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2836 in other sessions

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