Assessing employers for their workers' health care costs paid by the state.

 H-2417.2

HOUSE BILL 2300

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Reeves, Thai, Berry, Santos, Zahn, Thomas, Ormsby, Macri, Fosse, Hill, and Pollet

Prefiled 01/07/26. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to preserving medical assistance programs by assessing employers for their workers' health care costs paid by the state; amending RCW 74.09.053 ; adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 74 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) Recent federal changes to the medicaid program will affect all sectors of Washington's health care system. With reduced federal moneys, there will be pressure for the state to restore funds to maintain critical health services and program eligibility. By seeking reimbursement from employers whose workers are enrolled in medical assistance programs, the state can preserve the coverage and services available to Washingtonians who rely on publicly financed health care; and