BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 2555: Traditional health/medicaid
Concerning medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices.
Summary
- Directs the Health Care Authority to apply for a federal waiver to provide coverage under Medicaid for traditional health care practices received through Indian Health Service facilities or facilities operated by tribes or tribal organizations.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2555), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 19, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Debra Lekanoff (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 19, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- February 4, 2026
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Debra Lekanoff (D-40)
12 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- Referred to Appropriations.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- HCW - Majority; do pass.
- HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2555 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2555 (2019–20) Other firearms/background
- HB 2555 (2017–18) Wanapum Indians/fish permits
- HB 2555 (2015–16) Auto mall directional signs
- HB 2555 (2013–14) Design-build contracts
- HB 2555 (2011–12) Common interest cmty manager
- HB 2555 (2009–10) L & I subpoenas/electricians
- HB 2555 (2007–08) Wave and tidal power permits
- HB 2555 (2005–06) Offering of health insurance