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This bill, known as the Convenient Contraception Act, would require group health plans and health insurance providers to allow enrollees to obtain up to a 365-day supply of contraceptives without any additional cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, the bill amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate that health insurance plans permit individuals to receive their full year's supply of contraceptives in a single fill or refill, giving patients more flexibility and convenience in obtaining birth control. The amendment would apply to both group and individual health insurance plans, and will 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 potential enrollees about these new benefit requirements. The goal of the legislation appears to be improving access to contraception by allowing patients to obtain a full year's supply at one time, potentially reducing barriers to consistent contraceptive use.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2529/all-info