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Every Category Law and Your Health Insurance
http://www.insurance.wa.gov/factsheets/factsheet_d
Source: Washington State Insurance Commissioner

Questions and answers about Washington's "every category" law, which requires insurance policies to "provide coverage for treatments and services by every category of health-care provider." Summarizes the health plans and conditions covered by the law. Lists some of the types of providers whose services must be covered
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• What is Washington's "every category" law?
• Does the law require my health plan to cover all health care services?
• My health insurance company says it will not cover naturopaths, acupuncturists, midwives, physician assistants, nurses, chiropractors, massage therapists, dietitians, nutritionists, or some other health care service. Is this legal?

Healthcare Rights of Those Under Eighteen Years of Age
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1542315934EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Describes what health care services people under 18 years of age can receive without the consent of a parent or guardian. Services discussed include: abortion, birth control, mental health counseling, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse treatment.
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• What types of medical services can a minor (under 18 years old) get without a parent's or guardian's consent?