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WA SB5121
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noel Frame
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AI Summary
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Requires group health plans (except small group plans) to cover standard fertility preservation services starting January 1, 2026, and infertility diagnosis and treatment starting January 1, 2027
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Mandates coverage for two completed oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers following American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines, using single embryo transfer when medically appropriate
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Applies to commercial group health plans, state employee health plans, and Medicaid, with prohibitions on imposing different limitations on fertility services compared to other medical services
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Defines infertility broadly to include inability to establish/carry pregnancy, inability to reproduce without medical intervention (including single individuals), physician findings, or disability-related impairment
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Requires fertility preservation coverage for patients facing medical treatments (such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery) that risk impairing fertility
Legislative Description
Concerning health plan coverage of fertility-related services.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026