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PA HB1140

Providing for access to contraceptives; imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
05/18/2023
In Committee
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
06/25/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), entitled "An <-- act relating to insurance; amending, revising, and consolidating the law providing for the incorporation of insurance companies, and the regulation, supervision, and protection of home and foreign insurance companies, Lloyds associations, reciprocal and inter-insurance exchanges, and fire insurance rating bureaus, and the regulation and supervision of insurance carried by such companies, associations, and exchanges, including insurance carried by the State Workmen's Insurance Fund; providing penalties; and repealing existing laws," in casualty insurance, providing for contraceptive coverage. PROVIDING FOR ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTIVES; IMPOSING DUTIES ON THE <-- INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND IMPOSING PENALTIES.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to provide coverage for a wide range of contraceptive drugs, devices, and services without any cost-sharing requirements for the insured. It includes provisions for over-the-counter contraceptives, 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives, and voluntary sterilization. The bill also establishes confidentiality protections for covered individuals and enforcement mechanisms, including penalties for violations by insurers. It includes a religious exemption for certain employers and permits health care providers to issue standing orders for over-the-counter contraceptives.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE (on 07/12/2024)

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