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WA SB5498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily Alvarado

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health plans must provide reimbursement for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time, unless the enrollee requests or the prescriber instructs a smaller supply
  • Enrollees must be allowed to receive contraceptive drugs on-site at the provider's office if available
  • Contraceptive drugs include all FDA-approved pregnancy prevention drugs administered orally, transdermally, or intravaginally
  • Health plans may limit refills in the last quarter of the plan year if a 12-month supply has already been dispensed
  • Effective date: January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Concerning contraceptive coverage.

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2026.

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2025
Health Care and Wellness3/5/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Health & Long-term Care1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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