Beginning January 1, 2027, Washington will implement new reimbursement requirements for state-purchased health care under SB 5083. The law establishes payment caps and floors for services delivered to enrollees in the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits…
Read MoreEffective July 27, 2025, Washington’s SB 5480 prohibits the reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus. Health care providers should be aware of how this new law may affect their collection practices. What Does the Law Do? SB 5480 has…
Read MoreOn January 23, 2025, the Washington State Supreme Court interpreted RCW 49.62.070 for the first time in David and Springer v. Freedom Vans LLC, No. 102566-1 (Wash. Jan. 23, 2025). This statute, which was enacted in 2019, prohibits employers from…
Read MoreThe Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule (the “Rule”) based on the powers in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The Final Rule imposes several obligations on covered entities to facilitate the nondiscrimination section of the…
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