The state of Washington is committed to ensuring safe, reliable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including gender-affirming care. This brochure shares state agency resources to help patients and providers understand their rights and learn how to access care in Washington.
Department of Health (DOH)
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Program (SRHP) — SRHP works with local, state and national organizations to improve access to quality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including abortion. It receives and manages funding for the Title X Project and the Abortion Access Project.
- Abortion Providers — Information on legal protections, confidentiality and how to find an abortion provider in Washington.
- Washington State Perinatal Collaborative — Information on state abortion laws.
- Birth Control and Emergency Contraception — Types of birth control, emergency contraception and where to get them.
Attorney General’s Office (AGO) – “Know Your Rights”
- Reproductive Health Care (PDF) — Access to abortion and contraception, including information on insurance coverage, privacy and how pregnant people from other states may receive care in Washington.
- Gender Affirming Care (PDF) — Information on protecting access to gender-affirming care, including information for young people and where to find providers.
- Shield Act (PDF) — Details of the Shield Act, including people protected under the law and what services are covered.
- Personal Health Data and Privacy (PDF) — Information on the My Health My Data Act and companies that must follow it
Department of Corrections (DOC)
- Washington DOC Health Plan (PDF) – Specific health care services for incarcerated people, including maternity services and transgender care.
- Transgender, Intersex, and/or Non-Binary Individuals (PDF) – Equitable treatment and health care for transgender individuals.
- Gender Responsiveness (PDF) – Creating a culture, strategic plan and additional policies on gender responsive and trauma-informed care for incarcerated people.
Health Care Authority (HCA)
- Apple Health (Medicaid) Transhealth Program – Information on the Transhealth Program, including requirements, definitions, providers and services.
- FAQ: Apple Health Coverage and State Law Protections for Gender-Affirming Care (PDF) – Answers to questions regarding a recent CMS letter about Medicaid payments.
- Abortion Services – Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage of abortion services in Washington, including follow-up services.
- FAQ: Over-the-Counter Contraception for Apple Health Clients (PDF) – Information on coverage for Washington Medicaid patients.
- Family Planning Only – Information on free family planning services from the Family Planning Only program.
- After-Pregnancy Coverage – Comprehensive Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage for people any time within 12 months after pregnancy ends.
Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)
- Gender-Affirming Medical Coverage Rights – Coverage by health insurers and how to file an appeal if unfairly denied coverage.
- Reproductive and Birth Control Health Rights – Coverage by health insurers, including information on free birth control.
- Coverage for Abortion Services – Abortion coverage and privacy rights.