CA SB999

Requires health care service plans and disability insurers to cover up to a 12-month supply of FDA-approved, self-administered hormonal contraceptives when dispensed at one time, effective January 1, 2017.

Prohibits health care plans and insurers from imposing utilization controls or medical management practices that limit hormonal contraceptive supplies to less than 12 months, absent clinical contraindications.

Authorizes pharmacists to dispense up to a 12-month supply of FDA-approved, self-administered hormonal contraceptives at a patient's request pursuant to a valid prescription with periodic refills.

Applies the 12-month supply requirement to Medi-Cal managed care plans and requires the State Department of Health Care Services to seek federal approval and issue implementation instructions.

Excludes out-of-network providers and pharmacies from the coverage requirement unless authorized by state or federal law or the plan's out-of-network coverage policies.