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This bill, known as the medically necessary fertility preservation act, aims to ensure that individuals enrolled in Medicaid (a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families) have access to standard fertility preservation services. The legislature recognizes that life-saving treatments like chemotherapy and radiation for conditions such as cancer can cause infertility, leaving young people with a difficult choice between their health and the possibility of having biological children in the future. To address this, the bill mandates that starting January 1, 2027, the state authority responsible for Medicaid will cover all expenses related to these medically necessary procedures, which include preserving eggs and sperm, consistent with established medical practices and professional guidelines. Importantly, the bill prohibits any discriminatory exclusions, limitations, or benefit maximums on fertility preservation services or medications compared to other prescription drugs or medical benefits.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6202&Year=2025&Initiative=false