Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits cost-sharing for patients seeking abortion care.

Highlights:

• Prohibits health plans from imposing cost-sharing for patients seeking abortion care beginning January 1, 2024 (Sec. 1).

• Requires that for health plans that provide coverage for abortion, the health carrier shall establish the plan’s cost sharing for the coverage required at the minimum level necessary to preserve the enrollee’s ability to claim tax exempt contributions and withdrawals from the enrollee’s health saving’s account (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits cost-sharing for patients seeking abortion care.

Highlights:

• Prohibits health plans from imposing cost-sharing for patients seeking abortion care beginning January 1, 2024 (Sec. 1).

• Requires that for health plans that provide coverage for abortion, the health carrier shall establish the plan’s cost sharing for the coverage required at the minimum level necessary to preserve the enrollee’s ability to claim tax exempt contributions and withdrawals from the enrollee’s health saving’s account (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text