Washington HB1298 allows institutions of higher education to provide health benefits for graduate students and insurance for student athletes.

Washington HB1298 permits institutions of higher education to offer health benefits for graduate students holding service appointments and insurance for intercollegiate student athletes. The health benefits can cover spouses and dependents of graduate students. For students participating in studies or research abroad, institutions may require insurance covering emergency evacuation, repatriation, injury, illness, or death. Institutions may also cover all or part of the insurance costs. Student athletes can be covered under the insurance, including former athletes.

Washington HB1298 allows institutions of higher education to provide health benefits for graduate students and insurance for student athletes.

Washington HB1298 permits institutions of higher education to offer health benefits for graduate students holding service appointments and insurance for intercollegiate student athletes. The health benefits can cover spouses and dependents of graduate students. For students participating in studies or research abroad, institutions may require insurance covering emergency evacuation, repatriation, injury, illness, or death. Institutions may also cover all or part of the insurance costs. Student athletes can be covered under the insurance, including former athletes.