Proposal would clarify insurance coverage for nonprescription contraception

Federal health officials would clarify which contraceptives insurance plans must cover. This applies to coverage under the federal contraceptive coverage requirement for group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage. Plans would cover FDA-approved, cleared, or granted nonprescription contraceptives without requiring a prescription. For prescription contraceptives with an equivalent drug or combination product, plans would need to cover only one equivalent product.

Retailers that stock nonprescription contraception could not interfere with access, purchases, or medically accurate information. This applies to any retailer that stocks FDA-approved or otherwise legally marketed contraception for use without a prescription. A retailer may refuse to provide a product if the customer cannot pay directly, through insurance, or by another payment method.