Bill > S2210

This bill, titled "Relative to advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state", aims to expand access to contraceptive coverage and services in Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring the state Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid program, and private insurance plans to cover a wide range of FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and services without cost-sharing, with limited exceptions. This includes coverage for 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives. 2. Allowing enrollees to access the contraceptive method recommended by their provider, even if it has a therapeutic equivalent, without cost-sharing. It also establishes an expedited grievance process for coverage determinations. 3. Exempting certain religious employers, like churches and qualified church-controlled organizations, from the contraceptive coverage requirements if they provide notice to enrollees. 4. Prohibiting unreasonable restrictions or delays in contraceptive coverage, while allowing for reasonable medical management techniques within method categories. 5. Ensuring coverage for contraceptives prescribed for non-contraceptive purposes, such as managing menopausal symptoms or preserving the health of the enrollee or their covered dependents. The bill aims to improve access to contraceptive services and promote economic security in the state by reducing financial barriers to contraceptive care.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2210