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New law would help stop hospital sticker shock

Hospital sticker shock

As this KING 5 story shows, even people with jobs and health coverage can get hit with surprise hospital bills.

The legislation referred to in the story, House Bill 2447 by Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle), would go after the most expensive type of surprise hospital bill: emergency room visits.

Friday, January 22

Print Associated Press Washington lawmakers begin hearings on gun control bills  (Kagi, Jinkins) Judge strikes down Tim Eyman’s latest anti-tax initiative  (Carlyle) State budget director: No education funding deal this… READ MORE

Returning to Olympia

Returning to Olympia and MLK Day at the Capitol We’re back in Olympia for a short session, scheduled to last until March 10 this year. With only 60 days this… READ MORE