HR 4816 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives.

This bill requires most health insurance plans (both employer-sponsored and individual plans) to cover a full year's supply of contraceptives in a single prescription, without any extra costs to the patient. It directly affects individuals enrolled in group health plans or individual health insurance coverage who need contraceptive services. The key provision allows enrollees to obtain up to 365 days of contraceptive supply at once (instead of monthly refills) at no additional cost, aligning with existing coverage requirements under the law. The rule takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2024.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 20, 2023 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jul 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jul 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jul 20, 2023
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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