“Today’s announcement by the Administration says loud and clear that plans must cover the full range of contraceptive methods, and women’s health will be better for it.”
The Affordable Care Act has proven critical in improving women’s health, and in particular the provision that requires insurance companies cover birth control without a copay. However, recent studies have demonstrated that many insurers are not following the letter of the law. That is why Physicians for Reproductive Health applauds today’s announcement by the Obama Administration issuing guidance for insurers on contraceptive coverage, requiring that at least one of each 18 distinct birth control methods must be covered by all insurance plans.
Physicians for Reproductive Health board chair Nancy L. Stanwood, MD, MPH, issued the following statement:
“We applaud the White House for proactively addressing the health needs of women. While most private insurance plans under the ACA are required to cover all contraceptive care, too often plans fail to follow this mandate.
“As physicians, we have seen multiple cases of women being wrongfully denied contraceptive coverage they have paid for and are entitled to by law. Today’s announcement by the Administration says loud and clear that plans must cover the full range of contraceptive methods, and women’s health will be better for it.”
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