WA SB5967

Nongrandfathered health plans issued on or after April 1, 2026 must cover preventive services based on US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations, Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines, and Washington Department of Health immunization recommendations in effect as of June 30, 2025

Authorizes the Washington Department of Health to issue its own immunization recommendations and guidance, which must consider CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations but are not subject to state rulemaking requirements

Shifts immunization coverage requirements from federal CDC recommendations to state Department of Health recommendations, allowing Washington to maintain preventive service coverage independent of federal policy changes

Prohibits cost-sharing for covered preventive services from in-network providers, with limited exceptions for health savings account-qualifying plans that may apply minimum cost-sharing to preserve HSA tax benefits

Declares an emergency for immediate effect to preserve access to evidence-based preventive health services, while explicitly not establishing new requirements for individuals to receive immunizations or modifying informed consent laws