Q&A on the ACA’s Contraceptive Coverage Requirement

Executive Summary

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires many health insurance plans to provide coverage for certain preventive health services, including contraception, without cost-sharing. These requirements are providing millions of individuals with new or improved access to evidence-based preventive health care without the significant barriers associated with cost-sharing. This Q&A addresses some of the most common questions surrounding the contraceptive coverage requirement.