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NM HB284

NM HB284
Health Coverage For Contraception


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Introduced
01/20/2017
In Committee
02/13/2017
Crossed Over
01/26/2017
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH COVERAGE; ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ACT, THE NEW MEXICO INSURANCE CODE AND THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION LAW TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTION; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT TO ESTABLISH DISPENSING REQUIREMENTS.

AI Summary

This bill requires group health plans, health insurance policies, and health maintenance organization (HMO) contracts in New Mexico to provide coverage for a wide range of contraceptive methods, including at least one product from each method approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bill also mandates coverage for related clinical services, prohibits cost-sharing and certain utilization restrictions, and requires plans to provide a 12-month supply of contraceptives at a time for ongoing refills. The bill also establishes dispensing requirements for the state's Medicaid program to allow 12-month supplies of contraceptives.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

[LD 28] Referred to Senate Judiciary (on 02/13/2017)

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