LD163

An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives

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Maine LD163 mandates health insurance coverage for nonprescription oral hormonal contraceptives and nonprescription emergency contraceptives without.

Maine LD163 requires health insurance carriers to cover nonprescription oral hormonal contraceptives and nonprescription emergency contraceptives without any deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or other cost-sharing. It mandates that insurers establish mechanisms for enrollees to obtain these contraceptives at pharmacies without out-of-pocket costs at the point of sale or by submitting a claim for reimbursement. The bill also requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance to monitor compliance and report to the Legislature by November 4, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.