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2010 House Bill 2841: Concerning the standard health questionnaire
Introduced by Rep. Bill Hinkle, (R-Cle Elum) (R) on January 15, 2010
Modifies the standard health questionnaire used under the basic health plan and individual health benefit plan. The bill prohibits denial of coverage based on not filling out the questionnaire under established guidelines. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on January 15, 2010
Substitute offered in the House on January 29, 2010
Requires the person applying for an individual health plan to provide legal documentation
verifying their employer has gone out of business.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on January 29, 2010
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 2, 2010
Exempts people from taking the standard health questionnaire if they are purchasing an individual health benefit plan because their former employer has gone out of business.
Received in the Senate on February 12, 2010
Referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee on February 12, 2010
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 19, 2010
Received in the House on March 6, 2010
Exempts individuals from taking the standard health questionnaire if they are purchasing an individual health benefit plan because their former employer has gone out of business.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 1, 2010
Exempts individuals from taking the standard health questionnaire if they are purchasing an individual health benefit plan because their former employer has gone out of business.