BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5984: Apple health on HB exchange

Concerning access to health care for all state residents with apple health on the health benefit exchange.

Summary

Pursuant to receipt of necessary federal waivers, requires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to establish the Apple Health Public Option alongside the Apple Health Plan.
Establish the Evergreen Health Plan as a Qualified Health Plan to be offered in every county of the state, if HCA fails to receive the necessary federal waivers to establish the Apple Health Public Option.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5984), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to expanding access to health care for all state residents with apple health on the health benefit exchange;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jul 20, 2017First reading, referred to Health Care.
Jul 20, 2017Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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