Document dated Apr. 22, 2025, was received on Apr. 30 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Dental only plans may not deny coverage because procedure performed the same day.
Provides other circumstances under which denial of coverage will be permitted.
Allows claim for reimbursement to be paid by dental only plan using credit card if any associated fees are disclosed and provider is able to select alternative with no fee.
Dental only plan carrier reporting data must be restricted to only Washington data.
Legislative History
On Jan. 17, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 12, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 11, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 22, 2025, bill delivered to the governor and is awaiting review and approval.
Effectiveness
Upon governor approval, SB 5351 will become effective on Jul. 27, 2025.
May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval, Partial Veto
On May 12, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor partially vetoed bill, assigned Ch. 219.
Vetoed S. 6 emergency clause that made bill effective Jul. 1; now effective Jul. 27.
Document dated May 12, 2025, was added on Jun. 10, 2025, due to editorial backfill.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Ch. 219, 5/12/2025; Bill SB5351, HB1535, 4/22/2025; Citation: WAS INS 48.43.743; WAS INS 48.43;
