2009 House Bill 5156

Mandate contraceptive insurance coverage

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To impose a new coverage mandate that would require Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policies that contain prescription drug coverage to cover contraceptives under the same terms, co-pays, etc. as other covered prescription drugs.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 9, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.