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State and federal laws require that all plans cover preventive health services and preexisting conditions.
State law ensures access to women's health providers for maternity, reproductive, gynecological and preventive care, with many services at no extra cost.
You have the right to receive your personal health information instead of the person who pays for your health insurance.
Some health plans in Washington state must include access to every type of licensed medical provider. This is known as the "Every Category" law.
State law and the federal Affordable Care Act prevent insurers from discriminating against you based on your gender identity and related medical conditions.
Under Washington state law, certain individual/family and group plans must offer these benefits.
The Patient Bill of Rights is a state law that guarantees your access to quality health care.
Health insurers can't make you answer questions about your health before buying insurance. They also can't delay claims due to a preexisting condition.
It's your choice to rebuild your breasts after a mastectomy. Knowing your rights can help you decide.
Washington state-regulated health plans must cover certain reproductive health services and birth control.
You have protections in Washington state against receiving surprise bills for emergency care or certain behavioral health services.
Abortion has been legal in Washington state since 1970. All state-regulated health plans must cover it if they also cover maternity services.
If Washington state regulates your health plan, you or your medical provider can ask to get coverage for prescription drugs your plan doesn't usually cover.
Understanding the claims process can help save you time and avoid frustration.
Health insurance helps pay your medical bills when you seek care. Knowing what your options are can help save you time, money, and frustration.
Learn how we review health insurance rates and how they impact your premium.
If you have an issue with your insurer, you'll need to know what type of health plan you have so you can go to the right source for help.
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Reproductive and birth control health rights
Washington state-regulated health plans must cover certain reproductive health services and birth control.
Women's health insurance rights
State law ensures access to women's health providers for maternity, reproductive, gynecological and preventive care, with many services at no extra cost.
Essential health benefits benchmark plan
We reviewed our state’s Essential Health Benefits (EHB) benchmark health plan to decide whether to ask the federal government for approval to update the plan.
Appealing a health insurance denial
When your health insurer says no to a treatment or a bill dispute, that doesn't have to be the final word. You have the right to appeal the decision.