Insurance
Insurance reform to include community rating, portability of coverage and
elimination of pre-existing conditions and waiting periods for the basic
benefit package. (Reaffirmed A-23)
The WSMA supports legislation to enable open access to health insurance
across state lines. (Res C-21, A-09)
The WSMA supports legislation to achieve portability of health insurance.
(Res C-22, A-09)
The WSMA supports the stabilization of the individual insurance market so
that health coverage is affordable to all people in the state. (Res C-1,
A-96; BT Rpt J, A-01; EC Rpt F, A-02) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services