This is a short session scheduled to end on March 9, 2000. Among other things, the Bill would require health care plans to provide both internal and external reviews and make information on coverage rules available to patients. It also would provide a right to sue for unjust denial of coverage. House Health Care Committee. At present, no insurance carriers are offering individual insurance coverage in 31 of Washington's 39 counties.
Analysts disagree as to the source of the problem and the solution.
However, most of the proposals being considered would alter the requirement that insurers cover all pre-existing conditions after a three month waiting period. The proposals also differ in terms of sanctions, and treatment of prescription drug coverage. House Health Care. Bill would allow workers with disabilities to retain their Medicaid coverage and provide additional employment and vocational rehabilitation services. Would require that municipal transit and paratransit agencies provide services to individuals in disabilities living in rural areas where there are no services other than automobile transportation.