Bills

HB 1546: DHS; DCCA; HEALTH COVERAGE CONTINUITY PILOT PROGRAM; MEDICAID; SUBSIDIES; WAIVERS; VOUCHERS; PORTABILITY; REPORTS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-11

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-10: Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options.  Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances.  Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Repeals 6/30/2029.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Finance7MIN
Feb 26, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Finance22SEC
Feb 26, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce17MIN
Feb 18, 2026

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce45SEC
Feb 18, 2026

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness3MIN
Feb 10, 2026

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness13MIN
Feb 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness

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