Bill > HB2023

This bill requires health benefit plans in Texas that already provide coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs to also cover emergency contraceptive drugs, defined as FDA-approved hormonal drugs used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy by either preventing egg fertilization or preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. Specifically, the bill mandates that such health plans provide coverage for emergency contraceptives at least once per year for each enrollee, without requiring a prescription. The new requirement will apply to health benefit plans that are delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, and the bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. By requiring this coverage, the bill aims to improve access to emergency contraception for individuals with health insurance in Texas, ensuring that these medications are available without additional out-of-pocket costs beyond the plan's standard coverage.

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