Title: Insurance coverage of contraceptives. State policies in brief as of August 1, 2005.

POPLINE Document Number: 290075

Corporate Author(s):

Alan Guttmacher Institute [AGI]

Source citation:

New York, New York, AGI, 2005 Aug 1. [3] p.

Abstract:

While almost all insurance plans cover prescription drugs, many still do not provide coverage for the range of U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA)-approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. A number of states, however, require insurance policies that cover other prescription drugs to also cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and devices, as well as related medical services. Some of these policies allow employers or insurers to refuse to cover contraceptives on religious or moral grounds. In addition, several states have limited mandates that apply to either specific types of insurers, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), or to coverage written for a segment of the insurance market. (Federal law requires insurance coverage of contraceptives for federal employees and their dependents; a few specific religious insurers are exempt from the requirements.) (excerpt)

Keywords:

United States
Data Collection
Data Reporting
Contraception
Health Insurance
North America
Americas
Developed Countries
Research Methodology
Family Planning
Financial Activities
Economic Factors