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Know Your Reproductive Rights in Washington State Know Your Reproductive Rights in Washington State CAUTION: Due to changes in the law, sections of this publication are no longer accurate. Legal Voice is working on a set of new publications to cover the topics discussed here. In the meantime, out-of-date information in this publication is in grey. This memo explains Washington laws on reproductive rights, including women’s health care, pregnancy, abortion, birth control, sexual assault, and patients’ rights. Important: You have the legal right to either choose or refuse contraceptives, abortion, and sterilization. You also have the right to decide to continue a pregnancy and have a child. No one else can make this decision for you, even if you are under the age of 18. Table of Contents Health Care …………………………………….. pg 2 Pregnancy …………………………………….. pg 4 Abortion …………………………………….. pg 7 Birth Control …………………………………….. pg 11 Sterilization …………………………………….. pg 13 Sexual Assault and Sex Crimes………………….. pg 14 Resources …………………………………….. pg 15 Copyright Page 1 Know Your Reproductive Rights in WA Page 2 HEALTH CARE Do I have a legal right to free health care? Some women may be eligible to receive free health care services through Medicaid or Washington’s Basic Health Plan, and all Washington hospitals are required to provide emergency treatment to patients in need regardless of income. To get information about Medicaid eligibility or Basic Health, see the Resources section at the end of this brochure. What if I have a medical emergency and I can’t afford to pay for the care I need? Hospitals must provide free “charity care” to eligible patients. When you go to an emergency room for care, the hospital must tell you about this law. If you are billed for health care that you think you should have received for free, you should seek legal assistance. For legal help for low income people, see the Resources section at the end of this brochure. Do I have the right to have an interpreter for my medical care? If you are Deaf or hearing-impaired, you have the right to a qualified interpreter and other communication services in hospitals, medical clinics, and in your health care provider’s office. If you speak a language other than English, federal law requires federally-funded hospitals and health care providers (most hospitals get federal funds) to provide you with an interpreter. Washington State law also requires interpreters for Medicaid patients. Many hospitals and clinics provide such services for all of their patients who do not speak English. If I have health insurance, will it pay for women’s health care services? If the private insurance plan offers full (“comprehensive”) coverage, then the insurance plan must cover women’s health care needs. This includes coverage for having a baby, for birth control, abortion, and gynecological exams. This law does not apply to self-funded employer plans or union trusts, which are exempt from state regulation. If I have health insurance, do I have to get a referral from a primary care doctor to get women’s health care services? No. Women in Washington have a legal right to see the women’s health care provider of their choice without having to get referrals or go through primary care doctors. This law does not apply to self-funded employer plans or union trusts, which are exempt from state regulation. What are my rights as a patient when I receive medical care? Every person who has a medical procedure done has a right to know the risks involved in that procedure. Every person also has a right to decide whether or not to consent to that procedure. Copyright Legal Voice 2007 Know Your Reproductive Rights in WA Page 3 This is called “informed consent.” If the medical procedure causes an injury and the patient was not told that this injury was a possible consequence of the procedure, and would not have had the medical procedure done if she had known of that risk, the patient may have a legal claim against the doctor who performed the procedure. Always ask your doctor what the risks are for any medical procedure you have done so that you can decide whether you are willing to accept that risk. Are my medical records confidential? Yes. Your medical records are private except to the extent they must be shared with your insurance company or the state Department of Social and Health Service so that your insurance will pay for your treatment. Copyright Legal Voice 2007 Know Your Reproductive Rights in WA Page 4 PREGNANCY A pregnant woman has the same rights as any other person. What are my rights if I am pregnant? A pregnant woman has the same rights as any other person. A pregnant woman has the right to decide whether or not to continue or end her pregnancy. (See “Abortion” below.) Discriminating against a woman because she is pregnant is illegal. For example, a pregnant woman has the right to work, to attend school, to drive, and to get married or divorced. I am pregnant. Can I get free prenatal care? Low-income pregnant women who live in Washington may be eligible for public assistance to help them pay for health care during pregnancy and after the child is born. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) runs the Maternity Benefits Program, which covers women eligible for Medicaid and Basic Health Plan members. DSHS also runs other assistance programs for pregnant women within the Medical Assistance Administration of DSHS. Low-income pregnant women and new mothers and their children may also be eligible for a federal nutrition program called Women Infants and Children (WIC). WIC provides nutrition and immunization education, breastfeeding support, pre-natal vitamins, and nutritional food. If you are low-income and pregnant or have a new baby you might also qualify for food stamps, housing support, heating support, and other services. Pregnant women who are immigrants are also eligible to get help for prenatal care when they are pregnant. See the Resources section at the end of this brochure for information on how to apply for prenatal care, WIC, and other financial help. If I have trouble getting pregnant, does my insurance have to cover infertility treatment? No. Many insurance plans do not cover this medical care and there is currently no law that requires them to cover it. Can I be denied infertility treatment because I am single or because I am a lesbian? No. It is illegal under Washington law to discriminate against someone on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation. Copyright Legal Voice 2007 Know Your Reproductive Rights in WA Page 5 Do I have a right to time off work when I am pregnant or after I’ve given birth or adopted a child? Generally yes, though the law does not require your employer to pay you during that leave. Some employers do provide paid for pregnancy or family care. For detailed information about Family and Pregnancy leave, see the Legal Voice publication “Family Leave Laws.” and visit the Washington State Human Rights Commission’s website at www.hum.wa.gov/generalInfo/faq_preg_matern_leave.htm Is it illegal for a pregnant woman to smoke, drink alcohol, or use legal drugs while pregnant? No. Staying healthy is always important and that is true when women are pregnant, too. If you have questions about which drugs are safe during pregnancy, ask your health care provider. Public health organizations post public warnings to provide information about the risks of smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking other drugs while pregnant. It is not against the law, however, for women to smoke or drink alcohol or take legal drugs while pregnant. Buying, selling, or possessing illegal drugs are generally crimes for anyone, regardless of whether they are pregnant. If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, and you are pregnant, there are treatment programs in Washington that can help you. See the Resources section of this brochure for information on treatment programs. Can I be forced to have a c-section delivery? Generally, no. Health care providers may recommend caesarian section (c-section) delivery to certain women, and some hospitals have very high rates of c-section deliveries. However, no doctor can perform a c-section on a woman without her informed consent. Most, if not all, hospitals will require written consent of a patient before performing any surgery. In rare cases, doctors have asked courts to order women to have c-section deliveries against their will. In those cases, the doctors have usually argued that the women and/or the fetuses would be in danger if the women gave birth through labor. In some of those cases, judges have ordered women to have c-section deliveries against their will. Legal Voice is opposed to courts forcing women to have c-sections and would like to hear from you if this has happened to you or someone you know. Do I have the right to have my baby at home? Yes. Washington State allows midwives to practice and provide home births for women throughout the state. Most insurance plans in Washington, including Medicaid, will cover home birth and birth center births with a licensed midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife. Copyright Legal Voice 2007 Know Your Reproductive Rights in WA Page 6 Can I breastfeed my baby in public? Yes. It is not against the law to breastfeed in public in Washington State. However, some privately-owned places have asked women to leave because they were breastfeeding. Does my employer have to provide me a place to express milk and/or breastfeed my baby? The law does not require employers to provide private space for breastfeeding employees, but it does encourage them to do so and will certify an employer as a “family-friendly” workplace if it does provide a private place for breastfeeding employees to express milk and/or breastfeed.
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