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This bill, known as the Contraceptive Access for All Act, establishes comprehensive requirements for contraceptive coverage in Medical Assistance (MA), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care plans, and health insurance policies in Pennsylvania. The bill mandates coverage for a wide range of contraceptive options, including FDA-approved prescription and over-the-counter contraceptive drugs and devices, emergency contraceptives, and sterilization surgeries, without any cost-sharing (such as copayments or deductibles). It allows healthcare providers to issue standing orders for over-the-counter contraceptives and provides liability protection for providers acting in good faith. The bill includes a religious and moral exemption for certain entities, but requires them to notify employees about limitations in contraceptive coverage. Additionally, it establishes confidentiality provisions for individuals seeking contraceptive care, requiring insurance plans to accommodate requests for alternative communication methods if disclosure could endanger the person. The legislation also mandates annual reporting of contraceptive care complaints and establishes enforcement mechanisms, including potential fines up to $5,000 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations) and the possibility of license suspension for health insurers who do not comply. The act will apply to new or renewed health insurance policies 180 days after its effective date, which is 60 days after passage.

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