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This bill requires health benefit plans in Oklahoma to provide expanded coverage for contraceptive drugs, specifically allowing enrollees to obtain a three-month supply the first time they receive a contraceptive drug and a six-month supply on subsequent purchases, with the stipulation that only one six-month supply can be obtained during each six-month period. The bill defines "contraceptive drugs" as FDA-approved pregnancy prevention medications, including hormonal drugs administered orally, transdermally, and intravaginally. Importantly, the bill includes provisions clarifying that enrollees can still request smaller supplies if medically appropriate, and it explicitly states that the law does not require coverage for medications used to terminate an existing pregnancy. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and applies to health benefit plans that are offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date. This legislation aims to improve access to contraceptive medications by allowing patients to obtain longer-term supplies, potentially reducing the frequency of pharmacy visits and making contraception more convenient for enrollees.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb176&Session=2600