Bill > HB2349

This bill requires opioid treatment programs and medication-assisted treatment programs to offer long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) to patients recovering from addiction. The bill establishes specific guidelines for how these programs must provide contraceptive services, including mandatory counseling that is non-coercive, patient-centered, and available to both male and female patients. The counseling must include medical eligibility screening and be tailored to each patient's individual health needs and preferences. If the treatment program does not have a qualified medical provider capable of inserting LARC methods on-site, they must establish a referral system to direct patients to a licensed healthcare provider who can provide full contraceptive services. The bill emphasizes informed choice, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive, personalized information about contraceptive options without pressure, and mandates that counseling include medical screening to identify any potential contraindications to contraceptive use. This legislation aims to support patients in addiction recovery by providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare and family planning services within the context of their treatment program.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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