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ID S1098

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 41-1853 to Idaho Code requiring health benefit plans and student health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, to provide reimbursement for contraception intended to last twelve (12) months obtained at one time, unless the enrollee or prescribing provider requests a smaller supply.

  • Defines "prescription contraception" as all FDA-approved drugs, devices, and products used to prevent pregnancy and prescribed by an enrollee's provider, excluding drugs or devices intended to induce abortion as defined by Idaho Code Section 18-604.

  • Requires health benefit plans to allow enrollees to receive contraception on-site at the provider's office if available, and mandates that dispensing practices follow clinical guidelines for appropriate prescribing and dispensing.

  • Clarifies that the law does not require health benefit plans to provide reimbursement for drugs, devices, or products intended to induce abortion or for emergency contraception approved by the FDA.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide requirements for health benefit plans and student health benefit plans that cover prescription contraception.

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Last Action

Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate

3/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/15/2021
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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