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WA HB2901
Providing health care premium assistance by imposing a tax on claims paid.
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Introduced
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
In Committee
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing health care premium assistance by1imposing a tax on claims paid; adding a new section to chapter 48.142RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 41.05 RCW.3
AI Summary
This bill imposes a 1% tax on all paid claims by covered entities, such as health insurers and self-funded employers, in Washington state. The proceeds from this tax will be deposited into a premium assistance account and used to provide subsidies for health insurance premiums for eligible individuals with incomes between 133% and 500% of the federal poverty level who are enrolled in qualified health plans and not eligible for other government health programs. The bill establishes the application process and eligibility criteria for the premium assistance program, which is to be available starting in the 2022 plan year.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM. (on 03/02/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2901&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2901.pdf |
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