Affordability is Access Act of 2026 mandates coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.

The Affordability is Access Act of 2026 requires group health plans and health insurance coverage to include contraceptives approved by the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use without cost-sharing. The Act also mandates that retailers stocking these contraceptives must not interfere with an individual's access to them or to medically accurate information. It emphasizes the importance of making birth control both affordable and accessible, noting that millions of women face barriers to obtaining their preferred method of contraception.

Affordability is Access Act of 2026 mandates coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.

The Affordability is Access Act of 2026 requires group health plans and health insurance coverage to include contraceptives approved by the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use without cost-sharing. The Act also mandates that retailers stocking these contraceptives must not interfere with an individual's access to them or to medically accurate information. It emphasizes the importance of making birth control both affordable and accessible, noting that millions of women face barriers to obtaining their preferred method of contraception.