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WA SB5361
Bill
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Manka Dhingra
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AI Summary
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Delays the mandatory implementation deadline for ASAM Criteria, 4th edition from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028 for Medicaid managed care organizations and insurance carriers
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ASAM Criteria are treatment standards for addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions published by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, including versions for adolescents and transition-age youth
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Health Care Authority and Office of the Insurance Commissioner retain joint authority to determine whether updated ASAM versions should be used and must post their decisions on their websites
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Amends two sections of Washington law: RCW 71.24.619 and RCW 48.43.764
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Effective date: July 27, 2025; passed Senate 47-2 and House 96-0
Legislative Description
Delaying the use of the ASAM 4 criteria, treatment criteria for addictive, substance related, and co-occurring conditions.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/17/2025