Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires health-benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2018 to include coverage or reimbursement for 12 months of contraceptive drugs that are obtained at one time.

Highlights:

• Requires a health benefit plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2018 that includes coverage for contraceptive drugs to provide reimbursement for a twelve-month refill of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time by the enrollee, unless the enrollee requests or a smaller supply or the prescribing provider instructs that the enrollee must receive a smaller supply (Sec. 2).

• Requires the health benefit plan to allow enrollees to receive the contraceptive drugs on-site at the provider's office, if available (Sec. 2).

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