Washington · SB 5947 · 2026Partial Progress

Washington Health Care Board

Would create a state board to oversee healthcare costs and affordability; passed the Senate but did not complete the legislative process.

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Requires health plans to cover nonopioid pain management options so patients and doctors have alternatives to opioid prescriptions.

Requires health plans to cover fertility testing and treatment, expanding access to reproductive care.

Requires insurers to spend at least 90% of premiums on actual medical care rather than overhead or profit.