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To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives.
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Summary of Bill HR 4816
Bill 118 hr 4816, also known as the Contraceptive Access Act, aims to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that individuals enrolled in group health plans or individual health insurance coverage have access to a 365-day supply of contraceptives.
Currently, many health insurance plans only allow enrollees to obtain a 30 or 90-day supply of contraceptives at a time, which can be burdensome for individuals who rely on these medications for family planning or other health reasons. This bill seeks to address this issue by requiring group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide coverage for a full year's supply of contraceptives.
By allowing individuals to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives, this legislation aims to improve access to essential medications and reduce barriers to effective family planning. This could lead to better health outcomes for individuals and families, as well as potentially reducing unintended pregnancies and associated healthcare costs. Overall, the Contraceptive Access Act is a step towards ensuring that individuals have the necessary resources to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Currently, many health insurance plans only allow enrollees to obtain a 30 or 90-day supply of contraceptives at a time, which can be burdensome for individuals who rely on these medications for family planning or other health reasons. This bill seeks to address this issue by requiring group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide coverage for a full year's supply of contraceptives.
By allowing individuals to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives, this legislation aims to improve access to essential medications and reduce barriers to effective family planning. This could lead to better health outcomes for individuals and families, as well as potentially reducing unintended pregnancies and associated healthcare costs. Overall, the Contraceptive Access Act is a step towards ensuring that individuals have the necessary resources to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4816
Bill HR 4816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4816 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4816's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4816
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4816
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Family planning and birth control
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Prescription drugs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4816
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives.
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives.
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