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WA HB1639

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Bernbaum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medicare Advantage plans in Washington must disclose their claims denial rate (as a percentage), the percentage of denied claims granted on appeal, and the appeals process for coverage denials

  • Disclosures must be provided to potential enrollees before enrollment and to current enrollees upon request

  • Violations are classified as unfair or deceptive acts under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (chapter 19.86 RCW)

  • Creates a new chapter in Title 19 RCW (Business Regulations)

Legislative Description

Requiring entities offering medicare advantage coverage in Washington to provide certain disclosures to consumers.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care and Wellness1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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