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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual coverage to allow enrollees to obtain, at their option, up to a 365-day supply of contraceptives (including a single fill or refill) without cost-sharing when contraceptives are otherwise covered. The requirement applies to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Liberal emphasizes access, equity, and autonomy benefits.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a focused statutory amendment that clearly establishes a specific coverage requirement and integrates that requirement into the existing Public Health Service Act framework.
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual coverage to allow enrollees to obtain, at their option, up to a 365-day supply of contraceptives (including a single fill or refill) without cost-sharing when contraceptives are otherwise covered.
The requirement applies to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
The Secretaries of HHS, Labor, and Treasury must jointly conduct outreach within 90 days of enactment to inform providers and enrollees about the new coverage requirement.
Technically narrow and implementable but tied to a politically sensitive area and faces higher Senate hurdles and possible litigation.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a focused statutory amendment that clearly establishes a specific coverage requirement and integrates that requirement into the existing Public Health Service Act framework. It provides a concrete rule (up to a 365-day supply, single fill or refill, no cost-sharing) and an effective date, plus mandated interagency outreach.
Liberal emphasizes access, equity, and autonomy benefits.
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Liberal emphasizes access, equity, and autonomy benefits.
Likely strongly supportive.
The bill expands contraceptive access, reduces logistical and financial barriers, and advances reproductive autonomy and equitable care.
It aligns with progressive priorities on healthcare access and preventive services.
Generally supportive but pragmatic and cautious.
The policy improves access and convenience, but requires attention to implementation details, cost impacts, and clarity for employers and insurers.
Would favor monitoring and targeted fixes if problems emerge.
Likely opposed or skeptical.
Concerns center on federal overreach into plan design, increased costs for employers and insurers, and potential conflicts with employers' religious or moral objections.
Sees this as a regulatory imposition lacking adequate safeguards.
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Technically narrow and implementable but tied to a politically sensitive area and faces higher Senate hurdles and possible litigation.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal emphasizes access, equity, and autonomy benefits.
Technically narrow and implementable but tied to a politically sensitive area and faces higher Senate hurdles and possible litigation.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a focused statutory amendment that clearly establishes a specific coverage requirement and integrates that requirement into the existing Public Health Service Act…
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