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2009 House Bill 2117: Modifying the basic health plan
Introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody (West Seattle) (D) on February 10, 2009
Revises Washington state’s basic health plan to enable unemployed workers to maintain their health insurance and avoid the risk of financial hardship related to unpaid medical bills as they search for new employment.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on February 10, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 23, 2009
Received in the Senate on March 7, 2009
Referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee on March 7, 2009
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 24, 2009
To modify the definition of economic recovery enrollee and to make references to spouse and dependent children consistent with other Basic Health eligibility language. The economic recovery enrollee must complete the standard health questionnaire used for the individual market unless the individual has completed 24 months of continuous group coverage and applies within 90 days of their qualifying event.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 24, 2009
Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on March 24, 2009