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A bill 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.
3/8/2024, 3:16 PM
Summary of Bill S 2427
Bill 118 s 2427, also known as the "Access to Contraception for Women Act," aims to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act. The bill proposes that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must allow enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives.
This means that individuals covered under these health plans would have the option to receive a year's worth of contraceptives at one time, rather than having to make multiple trips to the pharmacy throughout the year. This provision is intended to increase access to contraceptives and make it more convenient for individuals to manage their reproductive health.
The bill does not specify which types of contraceptives would be covered under this provision, but it is likely to include a range of options such as birth control pills, patches, rings, and injections. By allowing for a 365-day supply, individuals would have greater flexibility in managing their contraception and may experience fewer interruptions in their use of birth control. Overall, the "Access to Contraception for Women Act" seeks to improve access to contraceptives and promote reproductive health for individuals covered under group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage.
This means that individuals covered under these health plans would have the option to receive a year's worth of contraceptives at one time, rather than having to make multiple trips to the pharmacy throughout the year. This provision is intended to increase access to contraceptives and make it more convenient for individuals to manage their reproductive health.
The bill does not specify which types of contraceptives would be covered under this provision, but it is likely to include a range of options such as birth control pills, patches, rings, and injections. By allowing for a 365-day supply, individuals would have greater flexibility in managing their contraception and may experience fewer interruptions in their use of birth control. Overall, the "Access to Contraception for Women Act" seeks to improve access to contraceptives and promote reproductive health for individuals covered under group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage.
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Current Status of Bill S 2427
Bill S 2427 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2427 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023. Bill S 2427's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2427
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
42Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2427
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 S 2427
A bill 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.
A bill 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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