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ID S1260

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 41-1853 to Idaho Code requiring health benefit plans and student health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023, to provide reimbursement for prescription contraception in six-month supplies obtained at one time, unless the enrollee has never previously been prescribed contraception or requests a smaller supply.

  • Defines "prescription contraception" as FDA-approved drugs, devices, and products used to prevent pregnancy and prescribed by a provider, excluding drugs or products intended to induce abortion.

  • Requires plans to allow enrollees to receive prescription contraception on-site at the prescribing provider's office when available, with dispensing practices following clinical guidelines.

  • Exempts plans from reimbursement requirements for drugs or products intended to induce abortion or emergency contraception approved by the FDA.

  • Effective July 1, 2022, with emergency clause declared.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that health benefit plans and student health benefit plans covering prescription contraception must provide reimbursement for a six-month supply except under certain circumstances.

INSURANCE

Last Action

Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate

3/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/23/2022
Health and Welfare2/9/2022
Commerce and Human Resources2/3/2022
Judiciary and Rules2/2/2022

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