Strengthening Access to Affordable, High-Quality Contraception and Family Planning Services
Federal Agencies Directed to Expand Affordable Contraception Access
What it does
Agencies must consider issuing guidance and take steps to expand affordable, no-cost contraception access across public and private health programs.
Real-world impact
- Could increase no-cost contraception coverage for people with private insurance.
- Expands access at federally funded clinics, Title X sites, and health centers.
- Aims to improve coverage for military members, veterans, Medicare, and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Topics
Summary
This order directs federal agencies to strengthen access to affordable, high-quality contraception and family planning services. It asks health and other departments to consider guidance and actions to ensure contraceptives approved by the Food and Drug Administration are covered without out-of-pocket costs and to promote access to over-the-counter emergency contraception.
The order targets public programs and providers, including Medicaid, Medicare plans, Title X clinics, federally funded health centers, the Indian Health Service, military and veterans' health programs, employers, and colleges to reduce barriers and protect reproductive choices.
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