HB2564 modifies the health plan certification process in Washington to address access and affordability issues.

HB2564 allows the Washington health benefit exchange to add criteria in the health plan certification process to address access and affordability issues impacting residents who purchase health insurance coverage on the exchange market. The bill aims to reduce volatility in the exchange market by ensuring that certified health plans meet specific criteria. It also permits direct primary care medical home plans and stand-alone dental plans to be offered in the exchange, provided they comply with applicable federal law.

HB2564 modifies the health plan certification process in Washington to address access and affordability issues.

HB2564 allows the Washington health benefit exchange to add criteria in the health plan certification process to address access and affordability issues impacting residents who purchase health insurance coverage on the exchange market. The bill aims to reduce volatility in the exchange market by ensuring that certified health plans meet specific criteria. It also permits direct primary care medical home plans and stand-alone dental plans to be offered in the exchange, provided they comply with applicable federal law.