BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6470: Health carrier prov. network

Concerning health carrier provider networks.

Summary

Requires the insurance commissioner (commissioner) to affirmatively approve health plan provider network adequacy.
Requires health plans to maintain up to date provider directories and allows individuals enrolled in those plans to petition to receive coverage of services if they rely on the directory and end up receiving care from an out-of-network provider.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6470), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to health carrier provider networks;

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

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

SB 6470 (2019–20) Development paperwork · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6470 (2015–16) Wineries · Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2016
SB 6470 (2013–14) Child abuse investigations · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6470 (2011–12) Fire protection services · Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2012
SB 6470 (2009–10) Indian children/dependency · Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2010
SB 6470 (2007–08) Patients with disabilities · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6470 (2005–06) Small manufacturers · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6470 (2003–04) Teacher continuing education · Did not pass · died in committee