SB6210 modifies the health plan certification process in Washington to include additional criteria addressing access and affordability.

SB6210 introduces new criteria for the health plan certification process in Washington, focusing on access and affordability. The Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board will now consider these factors when certifying health plans. The bill mandates public hearings and notice distribution for proposed criteria, and allows for objections from the commissioner and governor. Carriers can request waivers for certain criteria, and the exchange must respond to these requests. Information submitted by carriers remains confidential.

SB6210 modifies the health plan certification process in Washington to include additional criteria addressing access and affordability.

SB6210 introduces new criteria for the health plan certification process in Washington, focusing on access and affordability. The Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board will now consider these factors when certifying health plans. The bill mandates public hearings and notice distribution for proposed criteria, and allows for objections from the commissioner and governor. Carriers can request waivers for certain criteria, and the exchange must respond to these requests. Information submitted by carriers remains confidential.