E2SHB 1515: Concerning contracting and procurement requirements for behavioral health services in medical assistance programs.

What this bill does

Requires the Health Care Authority to make certain changes to the managed care procurement process, including adopting regional standards for behavioral health networks managed by managed care organizations, providing for behavioral health provider participation in the process, and evaluating whether limiting the number of managed care organizations operating in a regional service area reduces provider administrative burden.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 2, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 13, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 7, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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