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WA HB1469
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Macri
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AI Summary
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Delays the required implementation deadline for ASAM Criteria, 4th edition (treatment criteria for addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions) from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028
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Applies to Medicaid managed care organizations and insurance carriers in Washington State
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Maintains existing authority for the Health Care Authority and Office of the Insurance Commissioner to jointly decide whether updated ASAM Criteria versions should be used at all
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Amends two sections of state law (RCW 71.24.619 and RCW 48.43.764) that were previously modified in 2024
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Requested by the Office of Financial Management and sponsored by Representative Macri
Legislative Description
Delaying the use of the ASAM 4 criteria, treatment criteria for addictive, substance related, and co-occurring conditions.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026