Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2502 — Regulating explanation of benefits forms for stand-alone dental plans.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 2502 added a new line that exempts fully capitated dental plans from the requirements outlined in the bill. This change matters because it clarifies that not all dental plans will need to provide the same level of detail on their explanation of benefits forms, potentially streamlining processes for certain insurers while still ensuring that consumers receive clear information from other types of dental plans.

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H-4140.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2502State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House Health Care & Wellness (originally sponsored by Representatives Caldier, Cody, Manweller, DeBolt, Jinkins, and Muri)READ FIRST TIME 01/26/18.AN ACT Relating to explanation of benefits for stand-alone dental plans;
H-3342.1HOUSE BILL 2502State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Representatives Caldier, Cody, Manweller, DeBolt, Jinkins, and MuriRead first time 01/10/18.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.AN ACT Relating to explanation of benefits for stand-alone dental plans;
and(c) A health carrier offering a dental only plan may not use an explanation of benefits form, or standard definitions or terms for use on that form, if the commissioner has disapproved of the form, definitions, or terms.(4) For purposes of this section, "health carrier," in addition to the definition in RCW 48.43.005, also includes health care service contractors, limited health care service contractors, and disability insurers offering dental only coverage.(5) This section does not apply to a fully capitated dental plan.--- END ---
and(c) A health carrier offering a dental only plan may not use an explanation of benefits form, or standard definitions or terms for use on that form, if the commissioner has disapproved of the form, definitions, or terms.(4) For purposes of this section, "health carrier," in addition to the definition in RCW 48.43.005, also includes health care service contractors, limited health care service contractors, and disability insurers offering dental only coverage.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  7. Minority; without recommendation.

  8. Minority; do not pass.

  9. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  10. Minority; without recommendation.

  11. Minority; do not pass.

  12. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  13. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2502?
HB 2502 is sponsored by Michelle Valdez (Republican), DeBolt, Laurie Jinkins (Democrat), Manweller, Muri, and Cody.
What is the current status of HB 2502?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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