Washington HB1669 mandates coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces for enrollees with disabilities.

Washington HB1669 requires health plans to cover prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces for enrollees with disabilities, ensuring these devices are available for daily activities and job-related tasks. The bill mandates that health plans provide coverage for replacement or repair of these devices without lifetime restrictions if medically necessary. It also requires health plans to cover materials, components, and related services necessary for using these devices, as well as instruction on their use and reasonable repair or replacement.

Washington HB1669 mandates coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces for enrollees with disabilities.

Washington HB1669 requires health plans to cover prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces for enrollees with disabilities, ensuring these devices are available for daily activities and job-related tasks. The bill mandates that health plans provide coverage for replacement or repair of these devices without lifetime restrictions if medically necessary. It also requires health plans to cover materials, components, and related services necessary for using these devices, as well as instruction on their use and reasonable repair or replacement.