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Biden administration proposes free over-the-counter birth control coverage for insured individuals

npr.org — October 21, 2024, 10:01 AM UTC

Summary: The Biden administration has proposed a new rule requiring health insurers to cover all recommended over-the-counter contraceptives, including birth control and condoms, at no cost and without a prescription for insured individuals.

This marks a significant change, as previously, over-the-counter birth control required a prescription for insurance coverage. The rule aims to improve access to contraceptives amid ongoing debates about reproductive health access following restrictions in many states.

The proposed rule will undergo a comment period and could take effect in 2025 if approved. The administration's efforts follow the recent approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, which became available earlier this year.

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