Adds new section to WAS INS 48.43 (insurance reform. prohibited public statements).
Document dated Apr. 21, 2025, was received on Apr. 30, 2025, due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Restricts public statements by health care providers related to expiration, termination of provider contracts, with stated exceptions; penalties provided for violations.
Providers must use provided template for notices to be sent to health plan enrollees.
Applicability, penalties for violations extended to hospitals, test sites, surgical facilities, birthing centers, in-home service agencies, insurers, and private establishments.
Legislative History
On Jan. 30, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 12, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 10, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 21, 2025, Senate concurred in House bill amendments, final passage.
Effectiveness
SB 5579 becomes effective 90 after session adjournment, so Jul. 27, 2025.
May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
On May 20, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned Chapter 389.
Document dated May 20, 2025, was added on Jun. 10, 2025, due to editorial backfill.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp; Ins
Reference
Ch. 389, 5/20/2025; Bill SB5579, 4/21/2025; Citation: WAS INS 18.130.180; WAS INS 70.41.510; WAS INS 70.42.162; WAS INS 70.230.210; WAS INS 18.46.050; WAS INS 70.127.170; WAS INS 41.05.017; WAS INS 48.43;
