HR 2120 IH

106th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2120

To require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contraceptive services under health plans.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 10, 1999

Mr. GREENWOOD (for himself, Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. BOUCHER, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. TOWNS, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BILBRAY, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. HORN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BOEHLERT, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. LEACH, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. COOK, Mr. CLAY, Mr. OSE, and Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned


A BILL

To require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contraceptive services under health plans.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974.

`SEC. 714. STANDARDS RELATING TO BENEFITS FOR CONTRACEPTIVES.

last sentence of section 104(b)(1) with respect to such modification shall be provided by not later than 60 days after the first day of the first plan year in which such requirements apply.

SEC. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT RELATING TO THE GROUP MARKET.

`SEC. 2707. STANDARDS RELATING TO BENEFITS FOR CONTRACEPTIVES.

enrollee's use or potential use of items or services that are covered in accordance with the requirements of this section;

insurance coverage in connection with a group health plan from imposing deductibles, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing or limitations in relation to--

SEC. 5. AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL MARKET.

`SEC. 2753. STANDARDS RELATING TO BENEFITS FOR CONTRACEPTIVES.

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