This bill amends existing Washington state law to enhance Medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices, particularly those relevant to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It reenacts and amends RCW 43.71B.010, introducing a new definition for "traditional health care practices," which encompasses the knowledge and skills indigenous to various cultures used for health maintenance and treatment of physical and mental illnesses. Additionally, the bill mandates that the health care authority apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by September 1, 2025, to allow for the coverage of these traditional practices through Indian health service facilities and tribal organizations.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision stating that if specific funding for its implementation is not provided by June 30, 2025, it will become null and void. This ensures that the necessary financial resources are allocated to support the expanded Medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices, thereby improving access to culturally appropriate health care for eligible beneficiaries.