New York S08869 requires health insurance policies to cover services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives.

New York S08869 amends the insurance law to mandate that certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives. This includes coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and products, voluntary sterilization procedures, patient education and counseling on contraception, and follow-up services. The bill also requires coverage for emergency contraception without cost-sharing and allows for the dispensing of up to twelve months' worth of a contraceptive at one time.

New York S08869 requires health insurance policies to cover services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives.

New York S08869 amends the insurance law to mandate that certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives. This includes coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and products, voluntary sterilization procedures, patient education and counseling on contraception, and follow-up services. The bill also requires coverage for emergency contraception without cost-sharing and allows for the dispensing of up to twelve months' worth of a contraceptive at one time.