Bill > S1239

This bill, known as the Convenient Contraception Act, would require group health plans and health insurance providers offering group or individual health insurance to allow enrollees to obtain up to a 365-day supply of contraceptives in a single fill or refill, without imposing any cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, the bill amends Section 2713(a) of the Public Health Service Act to mandate that health plans permit individuals to receive their full contraceptive supply for an entire year at once, giving patients more flexibility and convenience in managing their reproductive healthcare. The amendment would take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury to conduct outreach within 90 days of the Act's enactment to inform healthcare providers and plan enrollees about these new contraceptive supply requirements. The goal is to make contraceptive access easier and more convenient for individuals by allowing them to obtain a year's worth of contraceptives at one time, potentially reducing barriers to consistent contraceptive use.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1239/all-info