Reproductive Parity Act

SB6219: Washingtonians deserve the freedom to be able to make the health care choices that are right for themselves and their families no matter their insurance plan, employer, zip code, or immigration status. This bill takes important steps toward guaranteeing reproductive health care for all.

The Reproductive Parity Act SB 6219 ensures that Washingtonians are able to meet their basic wellness needs and access to reproductive health care through their insurance plan in three steps:

Improving Contraceptive Access.

Many people need birth control – but they don’t all need the same birth control or for the same reasons. Insurance plans should cover all options for contraceptives. This legislation improves access to insurance coverage of FDA-approved birth control methods without cost-sharing, delay, or denial of coverage.

Guaranteeing Reproductive Parity.

A right isn’t a right unless there is access – the cost of an abortion is a barrier to many who need access to abortion care. This legislation would require insurance companies to serve their enrollees who can become pregnant by requiring that all insurance companies cover abortion care if they cover maternity care.

Studying Reproductive Health Disparities.

This bill would require a review of data on disparities that exist in outcomes in reproductive, sexual, and maternal health care for people of marginalized communities. This step will help policymakers better prioritize the urgent work to address these disparities. For more information contact: Emily Murphy, Lobbyist, [email protected], (206) 307-1886 Elissa Goss, Political Director, [email protected], (206) 624-1990