HB1766 prohibits health carriers from requiring state-owned hospitals to join commercial health plans as a negotiation condition.

HB1766 adds a new section to Washington state law, prohibiting health carriers acting as third-party administrators for self-funded plans from requiring state-owned hospitals to join any commercial health plan or product as a condition for negotiations. This provision aims to protect state-owned hospitals from being compelled to participate in commercial plans, ensuring they can maintain their operations independently.

HB1766 prohibits health carriers from requiring state-owned hospitals to join commercial health plans as a negotiation condition.

HB1766 adds a new section to Washington state law, prohibiting health carriers acting as third-party administrators for self-funded plans from requiring state-owned hospitals to join any commercial health plan or product as a condition for negotiations. This provision aims to protect state-owned hospitals from being compelled to participate in commercial plans, ensuring they can maintain their operations independently.