This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding health insurance coverage for contraceptives. Under the new provisions, health insurance contracts that include prescription drug coverage must provide coverage for a broader range of contraceptive methods, including over-the-counter contraception, therapeutic equivalents, and sterilization, without imposing any cost-sharing requirements such as deductibles or copayments. The bill removes previous language that allowed for different cost-sharing measures for contraceptives compared to other drugs on the same formulary level, ensuring equal treatment for all covered contraceptive methods.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the provisions that allowed religiously affiliated employers to opt-out of providing coverage for specific contraceptive services based on their religious beliefs. This includes the removal of requirements for employers to file affidavits to exclude coverage and the stipulations regarding the handling of claims for contraceptive methods. The updates aim to enhance access to contraceptive services and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their employer's religious affiliations, receive comprehensive coverage for contraceptive options.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-826, 20-1057.08, 20-1376.11, 20-1402, 20-1404, 8-105, 8-108, 20-841.05, 20-162, 36-694, 104-191