On Eve of Trump Administration, A.G. Schneiderman Introduces Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act
On the eve of the Trump administration, and as Congressional Republicans move to repeal the Affordable Care Act,
"New Yorkers have a right to comprehensive, cost-free access to birth control. With the Affordable Care Act under attack in
The CCCA would codify into
First, the bill would statutorily require state-governed health insurance policies to provide cost-free coverage for all
Second, the legislation would prohibit insurance companies from "medical management" review restrictions that can limit or delay contraceptive coverage.
Third, the CCCA would cover men's contraceptive methods and bring their insurance coverage in line with the benefits enjoyed by women.
Fourth, the bill would allow for the provision of a year's worth of a contraceptive at a time.
Despite legal reforms enacted in
Now, with Congressional Republicans threatening to repeal the ACA including provisions that guarantee "no cost-sharing" for women's preventive health services, Attorney General Schneiderman's proposed CCCA would protect and expand upon the ACA's contraceptive coverage requirements - while also providing a model for other states to act.
Attorney General Schneiderman has been a leader on issues of women's health and reproductive justice. Among other work, this fall, he issued a legal opinion making clear that the reproductive health protections afforded to all women under Roe v. Wade and later
"The uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act makes it is more important than ever that family planning benefits are included in New Yorkers' health insurance. Attorney General
"I am committed to the goal of achieving comprehensive healthcare choices for women across
Senate Democratic Leader
"This year, the rights of women and men to make their own reproductive decisions are set to come under repeated attack from
"Contraceptive care for millions of New Yorkers should not be subject to the winds of political change,"said Assemblymember
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"I applaud Attorney General Schneiderman for stepping up in the face of possible Congressional action to reduce health care coverage for contraceptive care," said Assemblymember
"The ability to plan when, or if, to have a child is a right everyone must have equal access to, not only those who can afford to pay for contraception. Protecting equal access to cost-free contraception is a vital component of healthcare that should be available to every individual no matter their income level," said Assemblymember
"This is a comprehensive piece of legislation that includes many components, including some from the bill I had introduced," Assemblymember
Assemblymember
"I applaud the Attorney General for proposing guaranteed insurance coverage for contraceptive methods, family planning education and counseling. Women and men must have the information, counseling and access needed to make informed family planning decisions. Women must not experience limits, delays or denials of their chosen
"With an incoming Administration in
"Contraception is vital to women's health and has a myriad of public health benefits such as a reduction in unintended pregnancies and a decreased risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers," said
"The Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act enshrines the protections of the Affordable Care Act -- at a time when the fate of that Act is in jeopardy," said
"Attorney General
"Contraception is critical to a woman's health and her ability to participate equally in economic, political and social life," said
"Women should not be forced to choose between their birth control and other essential expenses," said
"By ensuring that state law requires insurance coverage of birth control without additional cost and addressing other barriers to contraception, the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act of 2017 will promote New Yorkers' health and economic security," said
"Now, more than ever, we need leaders in our states to be champions for our reproductive rights. A woman should never forgo contraception because of her economic situation. Attorney General Schneiderman's Comprehensive Contraception Coverage act will help
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