UPDATED – December 2021. Contraceptive Equity is a policy framework under which contraceptive care is easily accessible and covered at no cost in all health plans. This paper begins with the Model Contraceptive Equity Act legislative language that can serve as a template for state advocates. It concludes with an issue brief explaining the provisions with the Model Act and how Contraceptive Equity takes major steps toward equitable access to contraceptive services for people of all genders.
NHeLP submitted comments asking CMS to add expanded demographic questions to the Healthcare.gov application. The Marketplace Application should capture…