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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to mandating health plans to provide coverage for 2 the diagnosis of infertility, treatment for infertility, and standard 3 fertility preservation services; adding a new section to chapter 4 48.43 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 41.05 RCW; and creating 5 new sections. 6
AI Summary
This bill mandates that health plans issued or renewed in Washington state on or after January 1, 2025, must include coverage for the diagnosis of infertility, treatment for infertility, and standard fertility preservation services. The coverage must be provided to enrollees, including covered spouses and dependents, to the same extent as other pregnancy-related benefits. The bill also prohibits health plans from imposing exclusions, limitations, or other restrictions on fertility medications or services that are different from those imposed on other prescription medications or services. Additionally, the bill establishes definitions for key terms such as "infertility" and "standard fertility preservation services."
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Noel Frame (D)*,
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
June Robinson (D),
Jesse Salomon (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5204&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5204 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=65915 |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5204%20SBA%20HLTC%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5204.pdf |
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