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• Introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody (D) on February 27, 2012, requires that offenders in the custody of the Department of Corrections pay an amount that is commensurate with their resources for health care. This act provides that the Department is authorized to act on behalf of an inmate for purposes of applying for Medicaid eligibility. This act allows the Department to contract with practitioners in mental health and chemical dependency. This act revises the law regarding hospital services to the Department and requires that, in order to be licensed, a hospital must contract with the Department of Corrections.
  • Referred to the House Ways & Means Committee on February 27, 2012.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 3, 2012.
• Passed 93 to 0 in the House on March 6, 2012.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on March 7, 2012.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Val Stevens, (R-Arlington) (R) on March 8, 2012, requires DOC to reimburse a provider of hospital services at the Medicaid reimbursement rate plus a percentage as determined in the operating budget. The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 8, 2012.
• Passed 46 to 1 in the Senate on March 8, 2012.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on March 8, 2012.
• Passed 98 to 0 in the House on March 8, 2012.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 30, 2012, requires providers of hospital services that are licensed with the Department of Health to contract with the Department of Corrections (DOC) for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services. Requires the DOC to use Provider One to pay outside hospital claims. Requires the DOC to reimburse hospital providers at no more than Medicaid rates plus a percentage increase that is determined in the operating budget for treatment of DOC offenders.