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117th Congress · House

Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

Subjects: Family planning and birth control · Health care costs and insurance · Health care coverage and access · Veterans' medical care · Women's health · Armed Forces and National Security

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Prohibits VA from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered.
  • House rejected it on Jun 15, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered by health insurance plans without a cost-sharing requirement.

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