This bill aims to improve access to sexual, reproductive, and gender-affirming health care services in New Mexico by mandating that all group health insurance policies provide comprehensive coverage for these services without cost-sharing. Key provisions include the requirement for coverage of preventive benefits, abortion care, gender-affirming health care, and pregnancy-related services. The bill also establishes a "Reproductive Health Care Access Fund" to support affordable reproductive health care initiatives and creates a special enrollment period for uninsured pregnant individuals to ensure timely access to coverage.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to eliminate prior authorization and cost-sharing requirements for contraception, allowing individuals to obtain a full year's supply of contraceptives at once. It mandates that health care plans cover lactation support and gender-affirming health care without limitations. The legislation also specifies that health plans cannot impose restrictions on the quantity of contraceptives dispensed and allows religious entities to opt out of covering prescription contraceptive drugs or devices. Overall, the bill seeks to remove financial barriers to essential health care services, promoting better health outcomes for individuals in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 13-7-22, 27-2-12.29, 59A-22-42, 59A-23-7.14, 59A-46-44, 59A-47-45.5
CT substitute: 13-7-22, 27-2-12.29, 59A-22-42, 59A-23-7.14, 59A-46-44, 59A-47-45.5