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MA S499

MA S499
Advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state (ACCESS)

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Advancing Contraceptive Coverage and Economic Security in our State (ACCESS)," aims to improve access to a wide range of contraceptive methods and services for individuals covered under various health insurance plans in Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and products, including over-the-counter contraceptives, without any cost-sharing or restrictions such as prior authorization or step therapy. 2. Allowing a 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives to be dispensed at one time. 3. Covering voluntary sterilization procedures, patient education and counseling on contraception, and follow-up services related to contraceptive use. 4. Providing these benefits to the insured individual, their spouse, and dependents, without any cost-sharing. 5. Exempting certain religious employers, such as churches and qualified church-controlled organizations, from the coverage requirements if they provide written notice to prospective enrollees of the contraceptive services they refuse to cover. The bill applies to health insurance plans regulated under various state laws, including those covering public employees, Medicaid, individual and group accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance organizations. The provisions will take effect for policies, contracts, and certificates issued or renewed on or after September 1, 2017.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (74)

Jim Arciero (D),  Cory Atkins (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Will Brownsberger (D),  James Cantwell (D),  Harriette Chandler (D),  Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Cynthia Creem (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Kenneth Donnelly (D),  Eileen Donoghue (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),  Carole Fiola (D),  Jennifer Flanagan (D),  Linda Forry (D),  Cindy Friedman (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Anne Gobi (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Pat Haddad (D),  Paul Heroux (D),  Bradford Hill (R),  Adam Hinds (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Jay Kaufman (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  John Keenan (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Robert Koczera (D),  Barbara L'Italien (D),  John Lawn (D),  Eric Lesser (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Juana Matias (D),  Thomas McGee (D),  Mark Montigny (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Harold Naughton (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  John Scibak (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bill Straus (D),  James Timilty (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  José Tosado (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Chris Walsh (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2204 (on 11/06/2017)
(7 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S499
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S499.pdf
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