Concerning health carrier reporting.
HB 1379 requires Washington health insurance companies to annually report their spending on primary care services (like check-ups and preventive care) for previous calendar years or upcoming years. This directly affects health carriers operating in Washington, making their primary care spending data publicly available. The bill mandates that the state insurance commissioner establishes the format for these reports, considering existing definitions and targets for primary care spending. The key change is creating a standardized, public reporting system to increase transparency about how insurers allocate funds for basic medical care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCW - Majority; do pass.
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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