SB 6228 - Repeals Hidden Barriers Which Prevent Patients From Accessing Treatment They Need - Washington Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- March 29, 2024
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- March 5, 2024
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 29, 2024
- Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 9, 2024
- Introduced
- Jan. 15, 2024
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Title: Repeals Hidden Barriers Which Prevent Patients From Accessing Treatment They Need
Signed by Governor Jay Inslee
Title: Repeals Hidden Barriers Which Prevent Patients From Accessing Treatment They Need
Title: Repeals Hidden Barriers Which Prevent Patients From Accessing Treatment They Need
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to amend and pass a bill that repeals hidden barriers preventing patients from accessing the treatment they need in Washington.
Highlights:
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Repeals and removes hidden barriers preventing patients from accessing the treatment they need (Sec. ).
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Amends the length of stay for inpatient treatment from 11 to 14 days and ensures individuals get authorization for at least 14 days of inpatient treatment and then at least 7 days after the next insurance review (Sec. ).
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Requires caps on certification fees and repeals certain provisions in order for state behavioral health workforce to grow more quickly (Sec. ).
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Specifies that if funding for this bill is not apprpropriated by another bill or general budget by June 30, 2024 the provisions of this bill shall be null and void (Sec. 20).
Title: Repeals Hidden Barriers Which Prevent Patients From Accessing Treatment They Need
Title: Repeals Hidden Barriers Which Prevent Patients From Accessing Treatment They Need