S.C.R. No. 13 Summary

• Urges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to include all FDA-approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices in the list of women's preventive health services covered under the Affordable Care Act Section 2713 without cost-sharing requirements.

• Cites research showing over 60% of women ages 15-44 use contraception, 98% of sexually experienced women have used it, and women spend an average of 30 years trying to avoid pregnancy.

• Notes that copayments for birth control pills range from $15-$50 monthly and devices like intrauterine devices can cost hundreds of dollars, with 34% of women and 55% of younger women reporting difficulty affording prescription birth control.

• References medical support from organizations including the American Medical Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and March of Dimes, and notes that every dollar invested in contraception saves $3.74 in Medicaid pregnancy-related costs.

• Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation.