State Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, is the prime sponsor of a bill to prevent insurers from capping how long they will pay for patients to be under anesthesia. The measure has significant bipartisan support in Olympia so far.
February 8, 2025
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Lawmakers look to ban time caps on anesthesia coverage in proposed bipartisan bill
OLYMPIA - Washington is taking proactive measures to preserve insurance coverage for anesthesia care. After facing harsh public criticism, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield rolled back a policy that would establish a time cap on anesthesia used in procedures. The policy was initially introduced in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri before being rescinded, yet many states are taking action to prevent similar policies.