Washington
WashingtonState Outlook
In 2023, the Amputee Coalition and So Kids Can Move Coalition plan to work on insurance fairness legislation in Washington. More updates will be coming soon.
The Amputee Coalition is engaged in efforts to introduce and pass Insurance Fairness for Amputees. We are actively seeking advocates to support efforts to pass the legislation.
Legislative Activity
Prior to introduction in 2021 as HB1427, the Washington State Legislature previously introduced Insurance Fairness for Amputees legislation in 2011 and 2020 where it died both times in the House Health Care and Wellness Committee upon adjournment.
State Government Information
The Democratic Party controls both chambers of the State Legislature and the Office of the Governor.
Washington’s State Legislature works on a two-year cycle. Session runs from January until April in the first year and from January to March during the second.
The Office of Governor has an election every four years that coincides with Presidential Elections. The next election will be held in 2020. An individual elected to the Office of the Governor is not limited to the number of terms they can serve. The Governor is responsible for signing legislation into law and granting formal proclamations, such as Limb Loss Awareness Month.
The Washington Department of Insurance is a state department that falls under the executive branch of Washington’s government. The Commissioner of Insurance is elected to observe the oversight of the insurance industry. The Department provides information about insurance coverage and the ability to file a complaint against an insurance provider.
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The Amputee Coalition needs support from the limb loss/difference community. If you are interested in aiding our efforts:
Get Involved
The Amputee Coalition needs support from the limb loss/difference community. If you are interested in aiding our efforts:
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