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WA SB6202

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Noel Frame

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Washington Medicaid to cover all expenses related to standard fertility preservation services beginning January 1, 2027

  • Targets patients facing infertility risks from cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants) or other medical conditions requiring similar interventions

  • Prohibits Medicaid and managed care organizations from imposing restrictions on fertility medications or benefit limitations that differ from coverage for non-infertility-related services

  • Defines "standard fertility preservation services" as medically necessary procedures consistent with guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology or the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

  • Officially titled the "Medically Necessary Fertility Preservation Act"

Legislative Description

Providing coverage for standard fertility preservation services for medicaid enrollees.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Long-term Care1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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